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Graduate Academic AssistantThe University of British Columbia • UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada, British Columbia, CA
Graduate Academic Assistant

Graduate Academic Assistant

The University of British Columbia • UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada, British Columbia, CA
1 day ago
Salary
CA$27.50 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Category

Student Employee

Job Title

Graduate Academic Assistant

Department

UBCO | Faculty | School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Posting End Date

September 2, 2026

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

March 19, 2027

The expected pay for this position is $27.50/hour

A few hours a week

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the E/EiR Program Manager, the E/EiR Coordinator supports the coordination, delivering, and evaluating the E/EiR program throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. This role is based at UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna and requires attending to the weekly E/EiR sessions, including responding to bookings, real-time needs, and professionally conducting themselves as they interact with the engineers and entrepreneurs who participate in the E/EiR program.


Work Performed

Coordinate the scheduling of weekly E/EiR sessions with engineers/entrepreneurs, making sure the booked space is available and appropriate to welcome them.

Managing the flow of sign-ups, being respectful and courteous to professionals and students alike.

Ensure all registered attendees are present and complete evaluations and reporting in a timely manner following each session

Perform other duties as assigned


Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position is responsible for interacting with working engineers and entrepreneurs. Errors could result in direct damage to credibility and the institution’s reputation.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational, time management, punctuality and self-directed work skills

Excellent professionalism and customer-service skills

Experience in project or program coordination is an asset

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion



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