Temp Part-Time Educational Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Temporary Part Time

Travel Frequency

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Student Assistant

Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of Global Engagement, the Student

Assistant will work collaboratively with the various divisions within KPU international to

Student Assistants are expected to have adequate

knowledge and information about the services related to international students and must

guests at the International office;

Assist the facilitation of drop-in sessions online and/or offline when needed;

Attend and assist International Student Life Coordinators with student orientation;

Support International Student Life Coordinators with setup and coordination of

Support International Education Advisors with setup and coordination of

Assist with small scale projects for a variety of divisions within KPU

International;

Prepare materials for recruitment visits and various educational fairs;

Coordinate website posts and updates for the department;

General office duties including photocopying, entering data, and filing documents;

Organize department supplies and forms, maintain inventories, shelve and count

materials sent to the department.

Demonstrated interest in international studies, education, and/or student life

Must be self-motivated and take initiative to help others;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and photo and

video editing software is an asset;

Experience with social media platforms would be an asset;

Proficiency in spoken and written English language; proficiency in a second

language is an asset;

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%

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!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.