Graduate Administrator - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Carleton University

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graduate Administrator replaces the administrator in her/his absence.

The incumbent performs a variety of administrative tasks for the Associate Chair and for the Departmental Administrator, as required and provides administrative support for the departmental faculty.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

The diverse and complex nature of the work requires initiative, good judgement, and the ability to work independently.
The ability to organize work, set priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines is essential.
The incumbent must have highly developed interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with students, Faculty member, Administrators, and the general public.
Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a high volume, high pressure, deadlinedriven environment.
The ability to interpret departmental and university policies and procedures and incorporate them into the unit's operations is essential.
A complete understanding of the graduate program and its attendant regulations is critical for the efficient management of this position.
Excellent administrative and recordkeeping skills as well as strong communication skills, both oral and written are essential.
This position requires an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the graduate program, and a broad knowledge of general university regulations and procedures in order to function efficiently.
A sound knowledge of office procedures, including recordkeeping and filing are essential with a high degree of attention to detail.
The ability to interpret information and make informed decisions is a critical skill for this person.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

Secondary school including secretarial training plus an additional two years of study, preferably at a post-secondary level; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of related experience in a university environment.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to:

women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.