Student Assistant - Social Media Specialist - McDougall Faculty of Business

Competition Number:
80S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
McDougall Faculty of Business
Position:
Student Assistant - Social Media Specialist
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 7 hours per week 
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

August 26, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Working under the supervision of McDougall Faculty of Business Administrative Team, a part-time social media assistant is required to work on initiatives related to events and activities in the McDougall Faculty of Business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Share McDougall Faculty of Business activities via social media 
  • Create reports that track reader engagement 
  • Develop and provide input in the generation of social media content 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants should possess the following qualifications: 

  • Competence in social media communications 
  • Experience with readership engagement 
  • Strong writing and editing skills 
  • Able to work independently with good time-management 

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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