Program Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Union/Affiliation:

C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range:

$1,958.83 to $2,217.44 bi-weekly

SFU Department Descr:

Faculty of Education - Graduate Programs

Position Grade:

7
- # of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

70

Who We Are

SFU's Faculty of Education is an inclusive, welcoming community of students, researchers, practitioners and staff committed to advancing the field of education through scholarly inquiry and community engagement.

We help learners become leaders, so they can inspire others.

About the Role

Provides administrative support and related organizational services to the Faculty of Education's Graduate Programs office masters and doctoral programs, Graduate Programs Committee, administrative staff, and the Director of Graduate Programs.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, responds to requests for information about graduate programs; resolves non-routine registration problems; composes general and confidential correspondence; communicates with graduate students regarding their program of study; maintains and updates the departmental student records database and designs and generates reports as requested ; coordinates the short-term instructional contracts process; receives, checks, and processes comprehensive examination forms; coordinates thesis defences; and coordinates meetings and special events.

Liaises with faculty, students, and staff in the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS) and other University departments to coordinate the admissions, registration, and graduation processes.

Provides financial and clerical support to the Program Manager and the Director in the research and compilation of reports and the administration of Entrance Scholarships, Fellowships, and Research Stipends.

Tracks funds and prepares summary reports.

Full