Capilano University Looking for Project Assistant, Indigenous Education and Affairs at North Vancouver, BC Full Time

Competition Number S18804P

Position Title Project Assistant, Indigenous Education and Affairs

Position Number S99495

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Temporary Full-Time

Start Date 05/09/2022

End Date (if applicable) 09/16/2022

Department Indigenous Education and Affairs

Additional Notes

Location North Vancouver

Working with us

At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.

As a member of the Indigenous Education and Affairs (IEA) team, you will be instrumental in helping Indigenous students succeed at Capilano University by supporting and facilitating the effective and efficient delivery of IEA’s student-facing events and cultural programs.

The Project Assistant works closely and collaboratively with a wide range of service providers and partners, both internally and externally. To be success the roles requires you exercise independent judgment to implement, coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously. You will work with the talented team at Indigenous Student Services, an engaged community and an impactful executive team.

Do you share our purpose and passion?

What you’ll do

Works collaboratively with members of IEA, MDX, Student Success and other areas to

determine project requirements.

Maps out project deliverables, schedule and budget

Creates annual calendar and project map for IEA events, cultural programs, and workshops.

Executes project responsibilities, as assigned in the project plan.

Ensures assigned project timelines are adhered to by tracking progress of tasks and

responsibilities of the people involved within the project, follows up when required and

escalates issues as necessary.

Represents IEA on large project planning committees such as Truth and Reconciliation

Week

Maintains and reconciles projects’ budgets. Utilizes judgment to track spending and flags

concerns in advance for the Director,

Writes, edits and as requested publishes information on the Capilano University website,

social media channels and intranet.

Arranges special events and ceremonies, including invitation lists, venue booking,

catering, room set-up including liaising with presenters, vendors, departments and

Facilities to ensure room set-up and audio visual equipment meet their needs.

What you’ll bring

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by course or training in project

management.

Three years of directly related work experience in communications, marketing, or event

management. Experience must include project management/planning.

For more information

For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Take a sneak peek to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group 18

Salary

Pay group 18 is $27.54 per hour.

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 04/11/2022

Job Close Date 04/19/2022

Open Until Filled No