Aboriginal Student Services

The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) helps the University of Alberta provide an environment that encourages full access, participation and success for Aboriginal students.

Our vision statement recognizes our commitment to the Aboriginal community on campus and for providing services that reflect this responsibility: 

ASSC honours the Indigenous worldview of education as a continuous ceremony of learning by respecting and supporting the voices and spirit of our community at the University of Alberta.

ASSC is hiring a Summer Student!

Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)

Special Projects Assistant

May 22, 2012 (tentative start date)– August 31, 2012

The Special Projects Assistant will report directly to the ASSC Director and is accountable for contributing to the effective delivery and maintenance of the daily operations of the Centre.

 Support with preparation of ASSC Spring Gathering and Convocation event

 Support in the coordination in ASSC Orientation events including: the Transition Year Program, Bridges and TAWOW: creating orientation packages, marketing and promotion of the event and other tasks as requested.

 Assist in reorganizing of the ASSC student and staff area to allow for optimal space for comfort and efficiency.

 Answering phone when required

 Greeting all visitors who come into the centre

 Assisting staff in the daily operation of ASSC for the duration of placement

 Administrative duties as requested: printing, photocopying, faxing, mail outs

 Arranging appointments: coordinating calendars

 Promoting the services of ASSC

 Confident, Professional and Positive attitude

 Strong work ethic

 Punctual

 Good time management

 Current/Continuing UofA Student

 Formal office training would be a bonus

 Knowledge and familiarity with the traditions, values and beliefs associated with Aboriginal cultures; familiar with working in a multi-cultural environment

 Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and demands while maintaining a high degree of organization in a fast-paced environment

 have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year

Please submit cover letter, resume and 2 references (references cannot include ASSC Staff) into: Shana Dion, ASSC Director at shana.dion@ualberta or via fax 780.492.1674 by 4:30pm Friday May 18th, 2012.

Convocation Honoring Form due May 18, 2012.  Please contact Aboriginal Student Services Centre for more information or  click here for more information on Convocation: Convocation Information