Student Assistant Faculty Of Graduate Studies

Canada, Canada

Job Description


Under the mentorship of the Office of Graduate Studies at UPEI, the Graduate Studies Student Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the updating of various documentation and organizing events.

This position is being funded through the Federal Government\'s Canada Summer Jobs Program. Eligibility criteria is set by the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Edit and update documentation required for Graduate Programs
  • Organize confidential office files and purge/archive files based on data retention guidelines
  • Coordinate and organize events for Graduate students, including social events and professional development events
  • Develop and plan orientation and support sessions for new Graduate students.
  • Assist with planning for Graduate Conference
  • Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong communication skills, extra emphasis on written communication
  • Knowledge of UPEI Graduate studies and event planning experience would be assets, but are not required
  • Student should have strong work ethic with attention to detail
  • Student must have strong computer skills, experience with MS Office Suite
  • Student must have strong organizational skills
Eligibility Criteria for Canada Summer Jobs:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
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
    JD2188421
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $14.5 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Canada, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned