Student Assistant

Job Responsibility: Faculty/Department Faculty of Business Administration Unit Business Admin-Other Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 1-3 Position Summary This position will work under the direction of Jacqui Gagnon, Associate Professor of Accounting for the Faculty of Business, to create an Open Education Resource (OER) for introductory finance courses. The successful candidate(s) will play a key role in developing educational materials that enhance the learning experience for students. Responsibilities include creating practice problems aimed at introductory financial accounting students and transferring/re-formatting documents from Word to Pressbooks. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to innovative educational initiatives, gain experience in academic content development, and collaborate with Academic staff in the Faculty of Business, working in finance and accounting. Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a business program with a focus on accounting or finance.
• Aptitude in high-level financial accounting, as demonstrated by the level of financial accounting courses taken and grades achieved in these courses.
• Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in, or the ability to learn, the Pressbooks application for formatting and publishing educational materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of financial accounting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of educational resources.
• Familiarity with multimedia tools and techniques for creating engaging learning materials is a plus.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks effectively.

Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range as per the CUPE 2419 student agreement Status Term Work Hours 50-120 hours per semester. Duration (if Term/Temporary) to August 31, 2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information Job Open Date 07/17/2024 Job Close Date 07/23/2024 Open Until Filled Special Application Instructions If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change. Diversity Statement The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.