Student Research Assistant, Research and Innovation Office (RIO) & Library

Student Research Assistant, Research and Innovation Office (RIO) & Library

Please include the following:

1. Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
2. Domestic or International student status
3. Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:
1. Winter 2025
2. Summer 2025
4. If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:
1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Position Information

Position Title: Student Research Assistant, Research and Innovation Office (RIO) & Library

Posting Number: 02346SA

Location: New Westminster campus

Grade or Pay Level: SA - Pay Level II

Salary Range: $19.53/hour

Position Type: Student Research Assistant

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time

Posting Category: Student Assistants

Start Date: January 6, 2025

End Date: August 18, 2025

Work Arrangements: Up to a maximum of 20 hours/week.

What Douglas Offers:

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Responsibilities:

• Assist with collecting faculty research interests, publications, and photos for use in building faculty scholarly profiles.
• Follow established guidelines to create faculty scholarly profiles and build collections in the Institutional Repository.
• Liaise with Scholarly Communications Librarian, CO Library Supervisor-Public Services, and Library Technicians to create faculty scholar profiles.
• Assist with the promotion of the Institutional Repository to faculty and students, e.g., Research Days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work within and follow established guidelines.
• Experience in administrative work.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, positive relationships with Douglas College staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain a regular schedule.
• A positive, outgoing attitude.
• Ability to manage challenges with maturity and thoughtfulness.
• To be responsible, professional and flexible.
• Familiarity with databases and web-based software, Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with event planning and delivery is an asset.

Eligibility Requirements:

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
2. Have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
3. Enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
4. Have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
2. Not a Douglas College student, but an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., with a valid Study Permit.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Equity Statement:

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity.

Open Date: 12/13/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled