CRYTC Office Assistant, Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures (CRYTC)

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Job title: CRYTC Office Assistant, Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures (CRYTC)

Company: University of Winnipeg

Job description: Probation/Trial Period: 910 working hours or six (6) months, whichever occurs firstHours: 5-10 hours per weekFunding: GrantStart Date: As soon as possibleLocation: Winnipeg, MBJob Type: ContinuingStatus: ExistingDate Posted: 09/17/2024Closing Date: 09/30/2024Salary Range: $16.07 to $22.27 per hourThe Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures (CRYTC) supports scholarly inquiry into literary, media, and other cultural texts for children and youth. It provides a focus for research in the field at the University of Winnipeg, facilitates the development and management of collaborative national and international research projects, hosts visiting speakers and researchers, and maintains links with other research centres in children’s studies internationally. CRYTC is also the administrative home of the International Research Society for Children’s Literature (IRSCL), an international scholarly organization established to support and promote research in the field of children’s literature.The CRYTC Office Assistant is a part-time (5-10 hours per week) continuing position tasked with supporting the work of CRYTC affiliated researchers, the IRSCL, and the academic journal, International Research in Children’s Literature.Responsibilities:

• Producing and issuing membership receipts.
• Producing membership reports for the CRYTC Research Coordinator.
• Maintaining records of award and travel grant applications.
• Communicating with IRSCL members, including general troubleshooting, membership processes, membership status, and renewal communications.
• Posting blogs for IRSCL News (CFPs, conferences, grants, etc.).
• Posting book reviews.
• Updating and uploading general IRSCL website content/membership directory and forms.
• Maintaining membership database and files.
• Maintaining listserv.
• Producing and maintaining IRCL journal subscription spreadsheets.
• Other CRYTC-related office work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school completion or equivalent program of studies with office skills training.
• No experience is necessary as on-the-job training is provided.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in handling a variety of clerical duties.
• Basic keyboard skills with the ability to meet test standards in typing of 35 w.p.m.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The salary range for this position will be from $16.07 to $22.27 hourly.Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:38:53 GMT