Student Engagement Centre Assistant

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of July 31, 2023.

The English Language School (ELS) at the Faculty of Education invites applications for a 6-month appointment for the position of Student Engagement Centre (SEC) Assistant. The appointment will run February 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023.

Location - The work location for this position is downtown Edmonton at Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue.

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department/Position Summary

The Student Engagement Centre (SEC) at the University of Alberta supports English Language School (ELS) students by providing additional language activities and opportunities to meet fellow students on campus. To help students better engage with their English studies, the SEC offers daily sessions that focus on a range of skills, such as listening, reading, writing, speaking, and intercultural skills.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the SEC Assistant connects students to their instructors and the Student Engagement Centre, helping to ensure that each student is set up for success, while also creating a welcoming environment that encourages communication and consultation for students who need non-academic support. The SEC Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the centre’s blog, completing assigned administrative tasks, and posting on social media.

Additionally, in an effort to familiarize students with the University of Alberta campus and the Edmonton community, working with the SEC Instructor, the SEC Assistant supports a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Student Engagement Centre Duties

Content Creation (60%):

• Creates workshop activity posters
• Creates social media postings, including editing videos and photos
• Under the guidance of the SEC Instructor, films, creates content and produces weekly vlogs
• Manages ELS social media platforms (@ualbertaels): Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Twitter
• Creates Kahoot Cup activities
• Under the guidance of the SEC Instructor, films and produces ELS promotional/testimonial videos

Communication + Administration (40%):

• Communicates with students to support their learning environment and to inform about activities
• Responds to student emails and social media messages
• Under the guidance of the SEC Instructor, helps plan and guide weekly extracurricular activities
• Consults with students and volunteers to generate extra help for activities
• Contributes activity ideas to the Student Engagement Centre Instructor
• Supports Student Engagement Centre Instructor with daily workshops
• Maintains the Student Engagement Centre blog, the Galaxy Digital Volunteer website and the ELS’s Youtube channel
• Arranges end-of-term student social events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post- secondary diploma

Skills and Competencies

• Strong skills in content creation, video production and post-production
• Experienced with media relations
• Experienced with social media strategies
• Strong organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a team as well as independently with minimal supervision

Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of application, a resume outlining qualifications, related work experience, and the names and contact information of three references addressed to Dr. Donald Mason, Director, English Language School. Be advised, only those selected for consideration will be contacted and proof of relevant certifications will be required.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.