Graduate Research Assistant - Island Studies - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
134S23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Island Studies - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 15 hours per week
Salary:

$24.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

ASAP 鈥� May 3, 2024

Island Studies (IIS and MAIS) and the Master鈥檚 in Cleantech Leadership Program (Faculty of Graduate Studies) at the 秀色短视频 invite applications for a Graduate Research Assistant for 22 weeks starting as soon as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Researching course content for Policy and Equity courses for the Master鈥檚 in Cleantech Leadership program
  • Researching course content for the Minor in Island Studies
  • Responding to student inquiries
  • Writing content for websites and social media pages
  • Updating mailing lists
  • Organizing meetings, Island Lectures Series, and other events
  • Preparing budget reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a student enrolled in a graduate program at 秀色短视频
  • Strong communication skills, with emphasis on clear and concise written communication for professional purposes and able to adjust writing based on feedback
  • Experience with MS Office and Google Suites, with the ability to organize information using templates in MS Word and Excel
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of Island Studies, cleantech, or climate change (science, policy) would be a definite asset
  • Event planning experience would be an asset

Priority will be given to 秀色短视频 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 秀色短视频 Human Resources website. 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, 秀色短视频, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

秀色短视频 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. 秀色短视频 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, hrofficer@upei.ca.

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

秀色短视频 encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.