Graduate Program Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Union/Affiliation:

C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range:

$1,652.46 to $1,872.80 bi-weekly

SFU Department Descr:

Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Position Grade:

6
- # of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

70
Provides diverse confidential administrative support services to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB) Graduate program.

This position responds to requests for information dealing with graduate program admission, registration, courses, grading, scholarships/awards, thesis defences, and graduation processes and procedures.

Contributes to the strategic planning and development of MBB's graduate program.

Creates, updates and maintains accurate database and spreadsheet records, website pages and student files; disseminates reports and general correspondence; processes a variety of forms after verifying completeness and accuracy.

Coordinates thesis defences, orientation events; conducts preliminary graduate program admission and academic progress reviews and provides front line client services.

Qualifications:

Good knowledge of standard office practices, methods and equipment.
60 wpm keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to use standard information systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, SIMS, Slate/goGRAD, GA3) to look up information, enter data, and generate reports at an intermediate level.
Ability to take and transcribe minutes with a high degree of accuracy.
Good analytical reasoning and problemsolving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide numbers and calculate percentages.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative.
Ability to work independently, Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to handle confidential/sensitive material with discretion.
Some knowledge of university programs, policies and procedures.

**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.