Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4869
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU):
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to the Academic Integrity Strategist.
Summary
The student assistant will provide assistance to the Centre for Educational Transformation's Academic Integrity Unit to promote, support, and raise awareness about academic integrity through assisting with organizing and hosting events, creating peer-focused resources, and engaging and communicating with KPU students and the KPU community. As part of the Academic Integrity Unit, the student will participate in relevant meetings and will support and implement various initiatives.
This position is reserved for KPU students only.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in events hosted by the Academic Integrity Unit (e.g. develop and organize presentations, information sessions, workshops, group meetings, etc.)
- Assist in the promotion of academic integrity KPU-wide (e.g. give presentations, drafting promotional materials, conduct surveys, manage contests and blog)
- Assist in creating content for social media and the academic integrity website to engage the KPU community around academic integrity
- Liaise with different Faculties and departments, as directed, such as through attending meetings and sharing their student perspective
- Present to fellow students via classroom visits and student orientation sessions
- Find and create resources related to academic integrity
- Communicate with faculty, peers, relevant internal or external partners as directed by the Centre for Educational Transformation
- Research, collate, and assist in planning relevant events
- Develop and maintain files in support of academic integrity projects as assigned
- Prepare summary reports including headings and information which can be subsequently used to draft briefing notes or craft PowerPoint presentations
- Research, editing, and typing
Qualifications
- Preference given to current KPU students in good standing
- Strong knowledge of academic integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and event-planning skills and the ability to work to multiple deadlines
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a team
- Interest in and/or experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Experience mentoring and working to support one's peers
- Creative, energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic and seeking to make a difference
- Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
- Ability to use MS Office tools
- A professional and positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
- Bilingualism or multilingualism an asset
- Experience with marketing and social media an asset
SALARY INFORMATION
Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following
- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
