Law Program Assistant

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Miscellaneous Staff

Job Profile

Misc Staff Hourly - Cultural Assistant

Job Title

LaW Program Assistant

Department

Instructors | English Language Institute | Faculty of Education

Compensation Range

$1.00 - $300.00 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

March 25, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Aug 23, 2024

This position pays $22.00 per hour.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The University of British Columbia’s English Language Institute (ELI) is seeking a Program Assistant for the Languages at Work Program (LAW). The LAW Program is a joint initiative with the ELI and Young Canada Works that finds and oversees work placements for students enrolled in the Explore Program. The Program Assistant must work closely with the Fédération de la Jeunesse Canadienne-Française (FJCF) to place and monitor Explore students who work in short-term summer positions in the Lower Mainland.

Organizational Status

Reports to the ELI Associate Director of Instruction & Learning and works under the limited supervision of the ELI Socio-Cultural Program Manager.

Work Performed

Languages at Work- Promote the Languages at Work program to Explore bursary recipient students and potential employers- Recruit Explore students to participate in the Languages at Work Program- Cultivate new opportunities and build new relationships with local businesses to accept Languages at Work students- Develop meaningful relationships with green workplaces and green jobs- Be the local “point of contact” for students and employers regarding inquiries related to the Languages at Work program- Facilitate the matching of students and employers with work placements- Monitor students through their work placements- Produce an activity report at the end of the program, and submit this report to the FJCF- Handle and document exceptional situations in consultation with the Program Director and the FJCF

Workshop Leader and Cultural Assistant- Leads an activity-based workshop in the Explore Program- Covers CA in-class and Friday Workshop assignments as necessary- Leads or participates in sociocultural activities- Other duties as assigned

Administrative- Provides administrative assistance related to summer programming- Assists with program area special projects as necessary- Other duties as assigned

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in judgement and poor decision-making impact the image of both ELI and UBC.

Supervision Received

Works under limited supervision, under the general direction of the ELI Associate Director of Instruction & Learning. Also works under the limited supervision of the ELI Socio-Cultural Program Manager during Explore.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion- Be proficient in both French and English;- Be legally entitled to work in Canada;- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;- Be between 19 and 30 years at the start of employment;- Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;- Intend to return to full-time studies the semester after finishing the YCM program

Preferred Qualifications- Able to work with mínimal supervision, take initiative, establish priorities, and respect deadlines;- Strong interpersonal skills in order to maintain positive relationships with students and employers;- Interest in and knowledge of green employers and green job opportunities or industries- Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal, written, electronic);- Flexible, and willing to adapt to changing responsibilities and dynamic situations;- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team and lead groups;- Experience working in culturally diverse context;- Strong computer skills (Windows, MS Office);- Experience with exchange programs is an asset.- Current students in an undergraduate program, current students in a master’s program, current Students in a PhD Program, graduated with an undergraduate Degree, graduated with a graduate Degree (Masters or PhD)


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