Program Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - MacEwan University

MacEwan University

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Competition No.

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)

MSA Band C (Steps 1-8): $ $31.41 per hour

July 5, 2024
About Us:

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full

- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity:

MacEwan University is seeking an individual for a full-time continuing opportunity as a Program Assistant (Admin Support III) with the School of Continuing Education.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Registering new and returning students for courses and collecting fee payment using PeopleSoft.
Referring students to Program Manager/University Advisor for specific questions or concerns relating to the program or the instructor.
Preparing reports, records and supporting documentation as directed by the unit supervisor.
Assisting with the development of course schedules; booking rooms and equipment as required.
Assisting in the development and distribution of marketing/program information.
Assisting in the setup of LMS course information.
Supporting instructors with material preparation, printing, etc.
Processing invoices and payments.

SKILLS:

Strong organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail; proofreading and editing knowledge.
Customer service skills.
Computer skills including Microsoft, Meskanas (Moodle), and PeopleSoft.
Expertise and competency with Microsoft Office suite, collaborative tools such as Google Drive, and other software.
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills,
Strong intercultural communication skills.
Knowledge of registration systems.
The ability to multitask.
The ability to work with others in a team environment.
The ability to work independently on assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a Diploma in business or office administration or related specialization.
A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a busy office environment supporting program delivery, collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams and working with international students.
Cross cultural experience from student activities, work, volunteering, or study abroad would be considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS:

When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary.

Our total compensation package includes: