On-Campus Employment
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The King's University is committed to hiring our students to fulfill temporary positions throughout the University. Students working on campus provide King’s with talented people who significantly contribute to the smooth operations and research projects at the University.
To be eligible for work as an employee, students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolment or acceptance as a student in King’s University
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing in accordance with the King’s Academic Calendar each term and must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Students on academic or non-academic probation are not eligible.
Facilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Student Campus Attendant is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the building outside of regular business hours, in addition to opening the building and at times closing it. They will also be responsible for handling visitors, receiving packages, answering the phone, signing out keys and other front desk functions.
Campus attendants are required on Saturdays and Sundays from typically from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Other times may be required based on the building schedule.
Responsibilities
- Careful attention to ensure the safety and security of the building as well as sharing some reception duties and report writing. All shifts involve opening (unlocking) or potentially closing (locking) of the facility.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.
Qualifications
- Experience and knowledge in security or security practices are preferred
- Experience and knowledge in front desk / reception are preferred
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Ability to perform routine tasks requiring some manual dexterity
- Ability to take initiative and work without direct supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff and the public.
- Requirements: Responsible, prompt, alert, sensitive, common sense when dealing with visitors, attention to detail, ability to make good judgements, good observation skills and ability to work independently. Experience in security an asset.
Wage: $15.80 - $16.40 per hour dependent on experience.
I.T.
The Information Technology Services department is seeking coverage on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to support staff and students in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving IT issues.
Positions available: 3
Ideally, there would be two or three students hired for this position and will be in rotation.
Responsibilities
- Receive and respond to incoming calls, service desk tickets, or email regarding equipment incidents.
- Troubleshoot and perform research to resolve hardware issues regarding software updates, drivers, etc.
- Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user devices and related hardware and software to deliver required service levels.
- Deliver support services to end-users via text, telephone, remote assistance, remote desktop, and on-site support.
- Perform hands-on fixes including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, and configuring systems and applications.
Qualifications
Students from The King's University, either majoring or minoring in the Computer Science Program, are encouraged to apply for this position.
Faculty of Arts
Prof. Joshua Harris is currently working on several ongoing projects in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. The successful candidate for this position will work with Prof. Harris on seeing one or more of these projects to completion in the form of one or more original scholarly articles by the end of the summer months.
Responsibilities
- Develop a review of relevant streams of scholarly literature in the general areas of philosophy of mind and cognitive science
- Write and/or co-write one scholarly article on one of the abovementioned topics
- Assist Prof. Harris with other (miscellaneous) research tasks
Qualifications
The skills and knowledge taught in the following classes would be a great asset for this position:
- PHIL 230 (Introduction to Philosophy)
- PHIL 305 (Philosophy of Mind)
Admissions
The Admissions Office Student Worker will support King’s Admissions Office in engaging and assisting prospective students and community members. Under the supervision of the Advising Manger, the student worker will respond to phone and email inquiries, provide reception coverage, implement mailing campaigns, provide campus and residence tours, and update and maintain information databases, including Admissions Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, called Slate. The student worker will also highlight campus life through regular blog posts, assist in event preparation, and provide other office support as needed.
Responsibilities
- Respond to prospective student inquiries via telephone, email, in-person visits, and Slate.
- Provide reception coverage for the Admissions Office.
- Provide campus and residence tours for individual student visits, visiting groups, and campus visit events.
- Manage genral inbox
- Assist in various research projects on how to better communicate with students.
- Ensure great customer service in all interactions.
Database Management
- Input, update, and maintain accuracy of student and organization information in Slate.
Administration Support
- Prepare mailing campaigns, including: exporting list of addressees and mail merging and printing labels and letters, as well as assembling mail out packages.
- Attend to returned mail and address updates.
- Organize and restock the storage room.
- Take inventory of publications and swag.
- Assist in preparations for on and off campus events, as needed.
- May be required to lift or move items up to 50 lbs.
- Miscellaneous Admissions Office duties, as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- A full-time returning King’s student in good academic standing.
- Effective and flexible customer service attitude and professional demeanor.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work with a variety of communication methods, notably telephone, email, and mail.
- Experience with Microsoft applications and databases. Proficiency with mainstream social media platforms, blogging, and website software an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
- A self-starter who is comfortable with both working independently and in collaboration.
- Willingness to learn the process of engaging prospective students.
Remuneration will be partially based on past experience, but will start at Step 1, Level 2 of the Student Salary Scale.
The Admissions Office Student Worker will be expected to work 10 hours per week for the 14 weeks of the Fall and Winter Terms.
Some evening and occasional weekend work may be required
Start Date: First Week of September
Faculty of Natural Science
Under the supervision of the course/laboratory instructor, a Marking Assistant will grade assignments, quizzes, and/or laboratory assignments.
Marking Assistant Positions:
- CHEM200/201 (Fall/Winter Semesters)
- MATH200/205 (Fall/Winter Semesters)
- STAT313
* subject to budget approval and student demand
Responsibilities
- Assigning grades to assignments, quizzes, or laboratories in a course
- Maintaining good communication with the instructor of the course
- Following guidance from the instructor for assigning marks, with or without a formal rubric
- Completing marking assignments in a reasonable time-period (typically 72 hours). The role typically requires between 4–8 hours per week, depending on the marking assignment and course/laboratory enrolment.
- Returning the graded assignments to the instructor
- Being fair and impartial in assigning marks
- Must disclose any conflict of interest that may arise due to these duties (for example, making the instructor aware if the marker has a sibling or close friend in the course for which they are marking)
- Maintain strict confidentiality about their role as a Marking Assistant and student grades
Marking Assistants should not:
- Be returning physical copies of assignments
- Be asked to consider requests from students to justify marking decisions
- Meet with students to give feedback on assignments or to provide help sessions
- Grade midterm or final examinations
- Have access to student marks or information beyond a list of student names
- Be given access to course grades other than those they are responsible for
Qualifications
- Candidate must have successfully completed (minimum grade of B+) the course they will be a marker. Equivalent course competency will be considered, for example a senior student majoring in a discipline could be considered for a non-majors course. For example, a 3rd year biology major would be suitable as a marking assistant for BIOL290.
- Candidate must be available for short meetings with the staff/faculty member teaching the course to receive marking instructions.
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be a fulltime King’s student in at least their 2nd year
How to Apply:
Upload your resume and a cover letter stating which course(s) you’d like to be considered for. By submitting your application, you are consenting to the hiring manager viewing your transcripts for the purpose of determining eligibility for the position.
Faculty of Natural Science
Under the supervision of the laboratory instructor, a Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist in the supervision of other students during a laboratory session.
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BIOL210 Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30pm BIOL210 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL210 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL330 Friday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL343 Thursday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL470 Monday 2:00 – 5:00pm BIOL470 Friday 2:00 – 5:00pm KINS207 Monday 2:00–5:00pm KINS207 Thursday 2:00–5:00pm |
CHEM200 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CHEM200 Thursday 9:30 – 12:30pm CHEM350 Monday 2:00 – 5:00pm CHEM350 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CMPT275 Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00pm CMPT275 Thursday 9:30 – 12:30pm CMPT370 Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30pm CMPT370 Tuesday 2:00 – 5:00pm |
* Date/Time and position availability are subject to budget and student demand
Responsibilities
- Assist in laboratory set up.
- Assisting students in the laboratory by answering questions and providing support with procedures and/or instrument use
- Maintaining a safe working environment, observing of all WHMIS and other laboratory safety protocols
- Assist in laboratory clean up.
- Attend planned course fieldtrips when significant field or laboratory activities will be taking place.
Teaching Assistants should not:
- Grade student work
- Have access to student marks or information beyond a list of student names
- Work with students unless under the direct supervision of the instructor
- Meet with students outside of the laboratory session
Qualifications
- Candidate must have successfully completed (minimum grade of B+) the course they will TA. Equivalent course competency will be considered, for example a senior student majoring in a discipline could be considered for a non-majors course. For example, a 3rd year biology major would be suitable as a TA for BIOL290.
- Good interpersonal skills and professional attitude
- Candidate must be available during the time the lab is offered. Typically, this is three hours per week
- Candidate must be available for a short meeting with the staff/faculty member teaching the lab to learn details of the weekly lab
- Responsible for completing lab safety training as required. For example, students might need to complete the biosafety or chemistry safety quiz
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be a fulltime King’s student in at least their 2nd year
How to Apply:
Upload your resume and a cover letter including a ranked list of courses you’d like to be considered for. By submitting your application, you are consenting to the hiring manager viewing your transcripts and course timetables for the purpose of determining eligibility for the position.