Job description
Student Research Assistant
Office of Human Rights & Equity & Harassment Prevention
The Office of Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Prevention is currently looking to hire a Student Assistant to work part-time from August 2013 to April 2014.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include assisting the office to update website content in preparation for a transition to Dalhousie’s new web platform by the end of September, doing research on various projects, report writing, event coordination and general office and administrative support.
Requirements and Qualifications
This job requires someone who is highly motivated and has a strong background in research and communication. Previous experience in these two areas will be an asset. A masters level student with knowledge and/or experience in the fields of Human Rights and Harassment Prevention is highly preferred.
The candidate should demonstrate…
- Skills in managing tasks, working with time constraints and meeting deadlines
- Experience in working with a team and having the ability to collaborate with others on ideas and projects
- Initiative, and the ability to think conceptually and put ideas into action
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with information retrieval and research using various methods and strategies
This will be a part-time position starting at 10 hours/week (some flexibility) August 2013-April 2014. The position will pay $15.00/hr.
Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Please self-identify.
This office handles many sensitive issues – confidentiality must be maintained.
To Apply: Please send a resumé and cover letter to lorna.little@dal.ca no later than Friday July 19th.
Office of Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention
Henry Hicks/Academic Administration Building
Dalhousie University
6299 South St, Room 2 (temporarily situated at 5599 Fenwick Place)
Halifax, NS B3H 4H6
Phone (902) 494-6672
Fax (902) 494-1179
Email:hrehp@dal.ca
Website: hrehp.dal.ca