Program Assistant Ii - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade:
Level N

About Western:

About Us:

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment, where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,200 staff.

Responsibilities:

The Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting the administration of specialized research training programs within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Research Office, which includes the MD/PhD Program, Clinician Investigator Program, Resident Research Career Development Program and the Summer Research Training Program.

The role will serve as a point of contact for applicants and current participants and provide guidance, information and advice to departments, faculty, and staff regarding programs, events and academic processes.

The role will also contribute to the development of administrative processes, implement revised policies and procedures, and ensures adherence to program and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

Education:
3 year community college diploma in Business Management/Administration

Experience:

5 years' experience providing administrative support to senior leaders and coordination in a higher education institution
Experience with implementing and interpreting academic policies and procedures
Experience coordinating logistics for specialized programs, services and events

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Demonstrated ability take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
Ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Ability to process information with a high degree of accuracy, and follow formal business practices with high attention to detail
Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
Strong mathematical and analytical skills to complete accurate calculations

Union Statement:

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

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