Assistant for Research

1 week ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Human & Social Dev -> Nursing- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 20 February 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE- 0.

5- Salary Grade- $4, $4, Additional Posting Information:

  • N/A
  • Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
  • Classification
  • Clerk/PB7
  • Hours of Work
  • Flexible Hours, minimum 4 hrs per day
  • Employee Group:
  • CUPE 95
  • Regular # of Hires Needed 1
  • Category
  • Administrative and Support Services
  • About this Opportunity
    Possible extension to full time
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers.

Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.


_ This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement and a Modified Work Schedule_

  • Job SummaryThe University of Victoria School of Nursing is a leader in undergraduate and graduate nursing education and research in partnership with different educational, community and practice organizations. The School offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) to prepare nurses to work with individuals, families, and communities, guided by health promotion principles. The BSN program is delivered through a collaborative partnership with colleges in British Columbia (Camosun College, College of the Rockies, and Selkirk College) and the Northwest Territories (Aurora College).
The School of Nursing also offers two graduate degrees:

a PhD in Nursing and the Master of Nursing (MN) degree with four options: (Advanced Practice Leadership, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Double Degree in Nursing and Health Informatics).


The School is situated in the Faculty of Human and Social Development (HSD), a multi-professional faculty with a commitment to the student experience of dynamic learning in extraordinarily rich practice and community setting for vital impact on health and social development.


  • Job Requirements
    Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and advanced administrative skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in strong technical support skills and knowledge, including database management systems.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with procedural and technical change.
  • Ability to complete workflow with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Exercises initiative set priorities and adapt to changes to meet the department, faculty, and university deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with mínimal guidance and as part of a team.
  • Exhibited excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills depending on audience, in particular with students, faculty, and other departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently display professionalism, courtesy and empathy, and maintain confidentiality, in particular during complex and sensitive interactions involving emotional or stressful circumstances.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

  • Secondary school graduation or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience working in an administrative role supporting a large, complex office

Related work experience should include:

  • Experience working within complex database systems
  • Experience providing support and coordination of committee work.
  • Experience working in a customer relations/service environment.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience with:

  • Experience working in an academic environment and/or healthcare environment
  • Social media platforms, website content management systems and presentation software
  • Related work experience in an event planning, communications, and marketing role Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, InDesign and Photoshop) as well as Adobe Pro would be considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience may be considered.


We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓wəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓wəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.



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