Job Description

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is seeking applications for the position(s) of Student Assistant. Reporting to the Program Officer, this position will primarily focus on assisting with French Language programming offered through the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the online French language conversation group offerings when necessary, including activities and lessons suitable for levels ranging from beginner to advanced
• Provide marking and feedback for participant written work and assignments
• Provide feedback and encouragement to attendees
• Track attendance and perform duties to support the French Language Facilitators
• Provide technical assistance to participants using Zoom where required
• Communicate regularly with full-time staff regarding programming, participant progress and feedback
• Other duties as required to support the activities of the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will be a current UPEI student
• The successful candidate must be fluent in French and will be familiar with working in a post-secondary educational environment
• This position requires strong computer, organizational and administrative skills, along with very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The successful candidate will also be able to work independently, adhering to a set schedule for program delivery, while also being comfortable working as a member of a team
• The successful candidate will be engaging and adaptable in their program delivery, communicating appropriately to language levels spanning from beginner to advanced

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.
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