Job Description

The UPEI Recruitment and International Student Office is seeking applications for the position of Student Assistant. This position will focus on providing support to all areas of the Recruitment and International Student Office. The Office is looking for up to 4 new assistants. The assistant(s) will either report to the Senior International Student Advisor or to the International Admissions Officer, depending on the duties assigned to them.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet students in a friendly manner, answer inquiries and direct students to the appropriate staff person
• Assist with research and planning for current and future projects
• Assist in the creation of marketing material- print based and electronic. Help to maintain the International Student Office social media outlets
• Assist in maintaining filing systems and databases
• Coordinate and assist with on campus and online events and the promotion of said events
• Answer phones/email and respond to routine correspondence about admissions, registration, referrals to other staff members
• Assist incoming students with orientation information
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will ideally be in second or third year, have cross-cultural experience and will be familiar with working in a post-secondary educational environment
• Strong computer, organizational, and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written), cultural competence and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
• Must be willing to work the occasional weekend or evening for special events
• Be friendly, responsible, and comfortable working with a diverse student body

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.

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