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Off Campus Student Advisor - Off Campus Housing - Department of Ancillary Services *AMENDED CLOSING DATE*

Competition Number:
93S19
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Ancillary Services - Residence Services
Position:
Off Campus Student Advisor
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Vary
Salary:

Off Campus Student Advisors receive reimbursement for their Off Campus Housing room fee (Dutch Inn room assignment) This benefit is taxable

Term:

August 2019 to April 2020

Ancillary Services is looking for Off Campus Student Advisors (OCSAs) for the 2019-2020 academic year. OCSAs play an important role in ensuring student success at the Dutch Inn off campus housing location.


Off Campus Student Advisors will be peer-supporters, advisors, activity planners, administrators, and educators. OCSAs must work together with the Off Campus Housing Coordinator and the Dutch Inn Staff, their fellow Dutch Inn residents, Director of Ancillary Services, departmental staff, and other university staff to support students living at the Dutch Inn.


Individuals selected as OCSAs are those who demonstrate leadership, maturity, dependability, and involvement in their community, as well as sensitivity and concern for others. They must be committed to their own personal growth, taking care to budget personal time for study, work, relaxation, and continuous learning.  OCSAs must have a commitment, which extends beyond specific job responsibilities.


Once chosen, the OCSAs are provided with additional training and support services, which enhance their effectiveness in their job responsibilities.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting and peer-advising students on academic, personal and social matters
• Completing room assessments, assisting with public relations, ensuring maintenance is complete, keeping residents informed, acting as supervisors for safety exercises, serving as liaisons, and assisting with other administrative duties as required
• Attending and participating in developmental sessions Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmental programs (both academic and non-academic)
• Educating residents about  the guidelines of living at the Dutch Inn to ensure the safety and security of all residents

Please note:

OCSLAs will be invited to sessions throughout the academic year to continuously develop their skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full-time student status
• Satisfactory academic standing (minimum 65% average).  (Each applicant must submit a copy of his/her unofficial degree audit with the application package.  [This information is kept in confidence by the Selection Committee]
• Ability to serve as a positive role model
• Sound knowledge of the university, campus services, and different student activities

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.