GSLI Work-Study position available

Work-Study Position – Graduate Student Learning Initiative Assistant

5 hours per week

This position provides assistance to the Graduate Student Learning Initiative (GSLI), an umbrella group of services that support the development of academic and professional skills for graduate students.  

Please note that a graduate student is preferred for this position and that this is a 5-hour per week position that pays minimum wage.  This position is available year round – fall, winter and summer semesters.

Primary responsibilities involve provide logistical support to the Chair and research support to professional staff providing GSLI programming.  Specific training will be provided. 

Responsibilities will include a wide array of tasks including: 

·         preparing a bi-weekly email announcement for students about upcoming workshops

·         attending monthly GSLI meetings and taking minutes

·         creating and maintaining the GSLI blog

·         updating and maintaining the GSLI website

·         organizing and storing GSLI documents

·         updating, creating, photocopying, and distributing posters, flyers, and other promotional materials

·         some clerical tasks such as filing and data entry

·         other tasks as assigned. 

The ideal candidate would have the following qualities:

·         excellent communication skills in English, including advanced writing, grammar, spelling and proofreading

·         advanced skills in Word

·         dependable and reliable; able to work independently with minimal supervision

·         excellent organization and time management skills and attention to detail

·         interest in and familiarity with support services for graduate students

In return, we offer:

·         flexible hours

·         opportunity to learn new skills

·         friendly, student-centred work environment, conveniently located in the Library.

Please note the following:

• Apply only after you have received approval from the work-study program, and forward your approval email with your application package
• A resume is required with your application package
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered
•  Email your application package to Maryann Kope at mkope@uoguelph.ca as soon as possible.