Student Assistant

Description:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

Competition ID: 4003
Internal Closing Date: April 17, 2025
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 2
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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Employee Group: Student Assistant
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The student will provide assistance to Tracy Sherlock in researching, interviewing, writing, and editing for the KPU 50th anniversary book project.

Principal Duties
 

• Fact-finding about KPU’s history and various individuals involved in KPU
• Interviewing people involved in KPU
• Transcribing interviews and writing profiles of people involved in KPU
• Editing other students’ written work
• Reviewing profiles with interviewees
• Creating and maintaining the project website and social media accounts
   

Requirements
 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a journalism or creative writing student
• Reliable and hardworking
• Familiarity with basic principles of web design and social media
• Interested in history and post-secondary education
   

This position is reserved for KPU Students only


Salary Information

Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following
 

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%
   

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!