Student Research Assistant - Journal Assistant - OJS Support

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  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
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Position Title Student Research Assistant - Journal Assistant - OJS Support
Faculty/Department Faculty of Education
Unit Education-Other
Employee Group CUPE 2419
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1
Position SummaryThe successful applicant will provide technical and website support for the journal in education.Duties may include:
  • Online Journal System (OJS) maintenance and configuration
  • Reviewer database management
  • Journal website and content management
  • OJS user account and role administration
  • Attending training workshops/tutorials
  • Reporting on tasks completed
  • Managing journal email system
  • Communicating via e-mail with authors and reviewers
  • Proofreading and formatting manuscripts
Position RequirementsApplicants are required to be a full-time graduate student at the University of Regina and the following skills:
  • Experience editing/managing OJS or similar digital journal platform
  • Website development experience
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Adept at maintaining complete and accurate records
  • Flexibility in work hours
Physical Demands
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work HoursIt is expected the student will work for up to 9 hours of work per week for 13 weeks (depending on the availability of work).
Course Modality
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) May 15-Aug 31, 2026
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not TargetedAdditional InformationContact InformationIf you have specific questions in relation to this posting, please contact Dr. Kathleen Nolan.
Job Open Date 04/07/2026
Job Close Date 04/17/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Application InstructionsUnder Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada
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