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Student Assistant - Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
95S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Study Abroad & International Collaboration
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
20 hours per week
Salary:

$12.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

December, 2020 – March 31, 2021

The Office of Study Abroad & International Collaboration is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant. Reporting to the Manager of the Office of Study Aboard and International Collaboration, this position will focus on assisting in the facilitation of refreshing study abroad post-COVID-19. This is a grant funded position that will focus on updating our current study abroad programs by working with students, faculty and staff across campus to enhance our current processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student will:

  • Conduct interviews and/or focus groups with students and staff to understand the needs of students who will study abroad in the future
  • Update and redesign the pre-departure on-line session
  • Create new resources to support all students at all levels of the study abroad experience
  • Work with staff to create the necessary tools for students to help gain the most from each experience
  • Update the office’s website
  • Assist in the creation of marketing and promotional material
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The successful candidate will ideally be a senior level student, have international study abroad experience, and will be familiar with working in a post-secondary educational environment
  • This position requires strong research, computer, organizational, and administrative skills
  • Must have a keen eye for detail as well as excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal abilities
  • Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently
  • Will need to have sound judgement and experience working with Faculty

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 student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

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.