Deadline to apply: 03 April 2026
About ABMP
The Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP), a unit of the York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) at York University, delivers customized professional development and management training to officials and professionals from across Asia as well as career experience programs for Asian high school and undergraduate students studying abroad and in their home countries.
Role Overview
The Research Engagement and Communications Assistant supports ABMP’s research, events, and outreach initiatives. This includes engaging with participants, preparing materials, analyzing feedback, creating content for social media and ABMP publications, and assisting with program logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in in-person and online research-related events (as requested) to observe, contribute to discussions, and provide insights.
- Engage with participants during workshops to ensure alignment with ABMP’s knowledge mobilization goals.
- Prepare materials for participants, including guides, reports, and research outputs.
- Draft pre- and post-event surveys; collect and analyze feedback, and summarize findings.
- Track attendance, engagement, and contributions to evaluate research effectiveness.
- Work with mentors and facilitators to identify challenges and propose evidence-based solutions.
- Support initiatives that share research findings with stakeholders and communities.
- Assist in designing educational and promotional materials.
- Contribute to team meetings, brainstorming, and ongoing project development.
- Gather and compile data to inform future research projects.
- Assist with logistical arrangements for participant groups to support smooth program delivery
- Support social media, website, and WeChat content development
Qualifications
- Strong interest in research, engagement, and communications
- Fluency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills
- Ability to synthesize information and produce clear outputs
- Experience supporting events and engaging diverse participants
- Flexible, reliable, and able to work both independently and in a team
Position Details
- Number of positions: 2
- Employment type: Part-time
- Duration: May 1 – December 31
- Hours: Approximately 10–20 hours per week
- Compensation: $25–$30 per hour (depending on experience)
Application Details
Please submit your CV and cover letter to abmp[at]yorku.ca by 03 April 2026.