Lead Student Assistant Experiential Education And English Language Centre Student Experience Hub

Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Job Description


The English Language Centre is seeking applicants for a lead student assistant position. The English Language Centre hosts international and Canadian groups (high schools and universities) for short-term customized English language programs. The lead student assistant is responsible for assisting with the planning and running of program activities for the visiting students. The position will be full-time for the spring and summer with the possibility of an extension in the fall semester at part-time hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greet students and/or guests in a friendly manner, answering inquiries and directing people to the appropriate staff person
  • Assist with conceptualizing, planning, leading and budgeting for English Language Program socio-cultural activities
  • Assist with providing support and mentorship to a small team of student assistants
  • Assist with organizing transportation, booking tickets
  • Assist with maintenance of department social media
  • Performing other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous experience in a similar role and familiarity with a post-secondary environment
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to adapt quickly to situations
  • Ability to lead a small team of student assistants
  • Ability to liaise with supervising staff
  • Experience organizing events
  • Strong computer skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
  • Be willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends
  • A customer-service orientation
  • Cross-cultural experience
  • Ideally, the candidate is an undergraduate student with second or third year standing
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 . 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.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

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

University of Prince Edward Island

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2274679
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $16.6 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Charlottetown, PE, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned