SPREE Student Coordinator - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Competition Number:
27S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
faculty of Graduate Studies
Position:
SPREE Student Coordinator
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week 
Salary:

$21.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 12, 2025 – September 5, 2025

Under the supervision and guidance of the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Office of Research Services, the SPREE Student Coordinator will coordinate the Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) and assist with documentation. The program engages undergraduate and graduate students completing research at UPEI in a series of lunch and learn workshops to develop their skills and knowledge in conducting high quality research and explore a range of research-based careers. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promotion of SPREE and manage sign-up list
  • Organize weekly events (lunch and learns), including room booking and coordinating weekly speakers 
  • Coordinate research poster symposium wrap-up event 
  • Communications to SPREE members 
  • Maintain and update program Moodle site 
  • Other duties as required 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education, between the ages of 15-30 & be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment. (due to anticipated wage subsidy funding)
  • Applicant must have strong organizational skills
  • Applicant must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A demonstrated interest in research, and careers in research is considered an asset
  • Event planning experience is considered an asset

 

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, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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