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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Appointment type: Fixed Graduate Assistantship (Non-Teaching)
Location:                  Lethbridge (exclusively on-campus)
Hours of work:       168 hours from October 17, 2023 to April 30, 2024
Salary:                      $5,549.52 for full appointment
Reports to:              Professional Development Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies

What’s Great About This Job?
Do you want to have practical career experience and develop your professional skills? Are you ready to make an impact on developing a holistic approach to graduate student support and development?

You will be integral in supporting graduate student retention and elevating the graduate student experience by supporting the January 2024 Graduate Peer Mentorship Program launch. Every day you will be building relationships to develop a trusted network of mentors and mentees.

How We’ll Make This a Great Position For You:
You will represent the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and SGS Professional Development by promoting the Graduate Peer Mentorship Program launch and recruiting peer mentors, so it’s vital that we invest in you to be able to make an amazing first impression.

We’ll train and develop you to become a trusted contact to allow you to recruit and guide various stakeholders through the program launch.

Key Graduate Peer Mentorship Program Responsibilities:

You will be part of a team that strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive in their various endeavors.

Qualifications:
You’ll be a great fit if:

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. We know the confidence gap and imposter feelings can get in the way of spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply if you are an interested graduate student—we’d love to hear from you!

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.