Graduate Program Assistant - Oshawa, Canada - Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech University

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Graduate Program Assistant

Tracking Code:
req1064

Faculty/Department:
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Number of Positions:1

Appointment Type:
Full-Time Continuing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range:
Level - Starting Salary, Step 1 $50,054

Posting Date:
March 22, 2024

Closing Date:
March 29, 2024

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Academic, the Graduate Program Assistant provides high-level administrative support to all engineering graduate programs working closely with the Faculty's Graduate Program Directors, Department Chairs and the Dean's Office.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

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Act as primary contact for all graduate students from admission to graduation, providing support related to course selection, program requirements, scheduling and registration.

Support Graduate Program Directors and coordinate and attend all Graduate Committee and Graduate Admission Committee meetings.
Liaise with the School of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies (SGPS) to ensure compliance with all SGPS policies.
Assist the Department Chairs, and Graduate Program Directors in the assignment of Graduate student Teaching Assistantships, and the processing of Graduate Research Assistantships.
Ensure accurate information is distributed to all students and faculty regarding graduate student policies or announcements.
Assists in the development of all graduate program recruitment and promotional materials such as admissions publications, brochures, videos and web pages.
Provide general administrative program support including managing of correspondence, filing, and maintaining distribution lists.

Required Skills:

Welldeveloped written and oral communication skills, and strong presentation, organizational and time management skills.
Proven team player dedicated to excellent customer service with public relations skills.
Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously in a fastpaced environment.
Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, good judgment, initiative, tact, and discretion.
Willing and able to work flexible hours to meet deadlines and to attend evening or weekend events and activities.

Education:

***- Completion of a two year post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Verification of Academic credentials may be required

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Required Experience:

A minimum of one year of related successful experience in a university environment

How to Apply:

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate.

The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties.

We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location:
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 4/1/2024