Assistant for Research & Scholarship

Job title:

Assistant for Research & Scholarship

Company

University of Victoria

Job description

attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsThis site attempts to protect users against attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Assistant for Research & Scholarship – (997565.3)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> Faculty of Human & Social Dev -> NursingLocationUniversity of Victoria – Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date2 January 2025Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE0.5Salary Grade$4,305.00 – $4,438.00Additional Posting Information:N/ASalary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationPB7Hours of Work17.5 hours per week; flexible days/timesStart Date2/17/2025End Date3/2/2026Employee Group:CUPE 951 – Term# of Hires Needed1CategoryAdministrative and Support ServicesAbout this OpportunityThe 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*The University is closed from December 25 to January 1, 2025. For questions about this opportunity during this time, please contact Louise Thornton at .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.This position provides supports the School and its faculty to enhance a variety of research and scholarship endeavours to create a research and scholarly-intensive environment working closely with the Associate Director of Research and Scholarship towards the strategic goals of the School. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting on faculty research activities, maintain research blog and webpages, creation of Comminique (research publication) and other promotional materials, coordinates and provides logistical support for various School research events and activities (e.g. Awards of Excellence, Research Day, workshops, webinars, etc). The position will provides school committee support to the Research and Scholarship Committee and the Johanna Briggs Institute committee. With consultation and direction from a PEA lead and/or director of the School, this position provides regular maintenance of the school’s website and relevant postings on the school’s social media account while working. This position coordinates the application, appointment, and tracking of adjunct and also tracks alumni . This position also coordinates the process for adjunct appointments. Finally, this position maintains Nursing alumni lists.Job RequirementsSkills:

• 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 apply excellent critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• 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 minimal 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.
• Advanced proficiency with computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel), SharePoint/Connect, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, social media tools, website content management systems and databases.)

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:

• University systems or other complex information management systems and computer applications (e.g. Banner, FAST Student Reporting).
• 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.Territory Acknowledgement: 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.Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of . Read our full equity statement here:Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

Expected salary

$4305 – 4438 per month

Location

Sedgewick, AB

Job date

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:26:48 GMT

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