Student Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
About the role
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Student Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development
About the role
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.