Competition ID: 3551
Internal Closing Date: August 5, 2024
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 9 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $30.34 to $33.88 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.
JOB OVERVIEW: Research Administrative Assistant
The Research Administrative Assistant is responsible for facilitating research administration within the Wilson School of Design through administrative support, overseeing tracking systems, and generating detailed analytical reports to document research activities and utilization of resources.
Education And Experience
- Diploma or completion of two years’ post-secondary education.
- Progressive general office experience that includes three years’ experience in a similar position within a unionized environment; post-secondary work experience is an asset.
- Experience working in a research administration environment is an asset.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of research administration and compliance (e.g. grant tracking and reporting) over the entire life cycle of research activities.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate financial activities and to monitor compliance with policies and agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to perform advanced Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
- Ability to key 40 wpm with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience with content management systems.
- Demonstrated initiative, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Superior communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks, meet changing priorities, work to deadlines, and make responsible decisions while maintaining high levels of customer service.
- Flexible scheduling as occasionally hours outside of regular work hours may be required.
- Proven ability to handle confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.
- Working knowledge of institutional policies, funding agency policies, and program guidelines is an asset.
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Salary Information
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates
Why Join KPU?
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
- Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
- Intercampus shuttle
- Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
- Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
- Library and Bookstore (discounts)
- Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**
Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?
We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.
Note to Applicants:
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.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.