We are hiring four Graduate Academic Assistants (GAA) to support our events and editorial projects.
Explore the job opportunities below and submit your application by January 6, 2025.
Events Assistant
Salary: $38.65-40.16/hour + benefits
Hours per week: hours vary, average 5 hours/week
Appointment dates: January 27 – May 9, 2025
Open positions: 2
Job Description
The Events Assistant provides hands-on logistical and administrative support for CMS events and CMS Research Group programming, including assistance with handling and organization of event supplies in CMS offices and at venues; set up and tear down/clean up of event venues and materials (including food and beverage hospitality items); arranging room bookings and communicating with attendees or speakers; other event-related duties as directed. As Events GAAs, they gain valuable opportunities to be connected with CMS faculty and student affiliates and the community of scholarship around migration studies.
Organizational Status & Supervision
The Events Assistant will work closely with the CMS Program & Administrative Assistant(s), from whom they will receive guidance, as well as from the CMS Research Manager and Director. They are supervised by the CMS Research Manager.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume with the subject line “GAA Application – Event Assistant” to the UBC Centre for Migration Studies at admin.migration@ubc.ca by Monday, January 6, 2025.
Editorial Assistant
Salary: $38.65-40.16/hour + benefits
Hours per week: 5-10 hours/week
Appointment dates: January 27 – April 31, 2025
Open positions: 2
Job Description
The Editorial Assistants support the writing, editing, and coordinating of the Migration Insights Series. This series features three-page research briefs, which concisely summarize peer-reviewed research by CMS affiliates tailored for scholars, students, policymakers, and the public. Working under the direction of CMS Co-Director Prof. Irene Bloemraad, the Editorial Assistants will collaborate with authors to prepare drafts that align with established format guidelines, coordinate with the CMS Communications Specialist responsible for layout, and assist in managing the review process. This role offers an opportunity to develop editorial skills, gain experience in research knowledge dissemination and connect with migration scholars. Each Editorial Assistant will be responsible for editing 3 briefs over a three-month period.
Major Responsibilities
- Write, assist in writing, and proofread research briefs for the Migration Insight series.
- Collaborate with researchers and staff to ensure clear, concise, and accurate communication of research findings.
- Ensure consistency in style and formatting across all briefs.
- Skills in data visualization (to represent quantitative and qualitative data) are an asset.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must be/have:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program at UBC;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to read, understand and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research across multiple disciplines
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated effective organizational ability;
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The successful applicant will preferably have:
- Background in migration studies;
- Experience in writing research briefs or reports.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume with the subject line “GAA Application – Editorial Assistant” to the UBC Centre for Migration Studies at admin.migration@ubc.ca by Monday, January 6, 2025.
