City : Surrey, BC

Category : 6030-Career Development Centre

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

DEPARTMENT:    Career Development Centre

SUMMARY:

The Career Development Centre is looking for a student assistant to assist the office in various tasks. The student will be required to work up to 15 hours per week to work on short-term projects and assist with general office tasks. In order to provide effective and efficient services it is expected that the student will be flexible in terms of hours of work and maintain confidentiality, diplomacy and tact regarding internal and external relations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Update materials in resource library
• Assist in organizing, archiving, and storing files and resources
• Assist in researching employer contact information
• Assist with short-term projects, marketing initiatives and events
• Other administrative tasks and duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Positive attitude, reliable, and flexible with hours
• Marketing and/or event experience an asset
• Organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and amongst a team
• Basic knowledge and skills of office computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

All students will be expected to adhere to the same policies and procedures as departmental staff including confidentiality.  A breach of these policies and procedures would result in immediate termination of the student placement agreement.
 

*Salary Information 

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage

One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%

With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.