Job Description

Under the mentorship of the Manager of Research Services at UPEI, the Research Services Student Assistant will coordinate the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and assist with documentation.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotion of SPUR and manage sign-up list
• Organize weekly events (lunch and learns), including room booking and coordinating weekly speakers
• Coordinate research poster symposium wrap-up event
• Communications to SPUR members
• Update website information
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education
• Applicants must have strong organizational skills
• Applicant must have experience with MS Office Suite and other computer skills
• Event planning experience is considered an asset

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 below.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, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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