Arts Research Centres Assistant

TL;DR

Arts Research Centres Assistant (Administration): Providing high-level administrative and HR support for the Faculty of Arts research centres with an accent on student appointments, payroll, and general office operations. Focus on coordinating onboarding/offboarding, managing event logistics, and maintaining digital communications and webpages.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Compensation: $29.27 - $30.76 CAD Hourly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a world-class research university focused on excellence in learning, innovation, and research.

What you will do

• Manage student appointments, payroll, and provide guidance on HR policies and employment eligibility.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and student employees.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for meetings and events, including venue booking and technical set-up.
• Draft and distribute internal communications, meeting agendas, and notes.
• Maintain and update the Faculty of Arts webpages using WordPress.
• Assist in the administration of proposal, renewal, and sundowning procedures for research centres.

Requirements

• High School graduation plus one year of post-secondary education.
• Minimum 4 years of related administrative experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress Content Management System.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the hirify.global Vancouver Campus.
• Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Culture & Benefits

• University environment committed to employment equity and diversity.
• Unionized position (CUPE 2950) providing structured employment terms.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious academic research ecosystem.
• Focus on inclusive and fair workplace conditions.