Fall Staff Member - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Western Housing department creates a supportive, inclusive community for students to live, learn and flourish.

Residences at Western University are some of the best in the country with the Globe and Mail's student satisfaction survey placing Western's residences number one for eleven consecutive years Connect-IT delivers high quality, secure and cost effective internet technology services and support to the students living in residence.

Connect-IT also strives to provide the best staff experience to the student staff who work for us

Responsibilities:

Time Commitment

Workload is heaviest at the very beginning of the year and becomes much lighter with more flexible hours after the 2nd or 3rd week of September.

Connect-IT Staff members should expect to work hours during the week prior to the start of classes in September. Once classes begin in the fall, the commitment will be hours a week. Exceptions will be made for night classes and other academic responsibilities. By the end of September, time commitment will lessen to - 6 hours a week.

Qualifications:
A Fall Staff member will be friendly and approachable, has effective communication skills,and has experience in providing customer service.
They will have the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of students and can work productively in teams.
Education:
A Fall Staff member must be a currently enrolled, full time Western University student.
Experience:
They must have prior experience in providing customer service and/or in providing technical support
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Ability to write relevant, complete, and accurate tickets for customer interactions
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff
Ability to work productively in teams and take direction well
Experience providing technical support via telephone and inperson interactions
Experience in both Windows and macOS operating systems
Demonstrates willingness to tackle difficult problems or calls
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load, working effectively with little direction
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

Please Note:

Participation with the Connect-IT Team requires conflicting time commitments that would normally preclude participation on the Soph, Residence Council, and Residence Don positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.