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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 university's operations and research initiatives.
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for on-campus employment:
- Enrolment or acceptance as a student at King’s
- Satisfactory academic standing
- In adherence with King's Student Code of Conduct.
Community Relations
This position is responsible for the administrative duties associated with the projects undertaken by Community Relations including, but not limited to, event planning and execution, alumni updates and social media and marketing strategies. Under the direct supervision of the Community Relations Manager, the student worker is tasked with engaging with alumni and assisting Community Relations staff where needed. The individual that fills this position will be personable, independent, outgoing and a team player.
Responsibilities
- Provide organizational support for Community Relations events, in collaboration with the Community Relations Manager – EX: Orientation, Harvest Banquet/Fall Fair, Last Lecture, Graduation.
- Following and executing alumni updates as per the set out procedure via Raiser’s Edge
- Mail outs of giveaways and purchased items
- Maintaining and revamping the alumni update board
- Assisting with data entry
- Assisting with Social Media (Instagram)
- Maintaining the 2nd floor storage room and inventory
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience and/or some relevant post-secondary education
- Excellent organizational skills and time management required
- Ability to work productively with limited supervision
- Exceptional customer service skills are a must!
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
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.
Teaching Assistant Positions:
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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 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.
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)
- MATH205 (Fall/Winter Semesters)
- STAT313
- KINS 207
* 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.