Graduate Program Assistant

Job title:

Graduate Program Assistant

Company

University of Victoria

Job description

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• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the university community with tact and diplomacy, including the ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• The willingness to learn department and university policies and procedures, and the ability to accurately interpret and clearly explain these policies and procedures.
• Flexibility in working styles: working as part of the department team while also being able to work independently, with minimal supervision, when necessary.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, faculty, administrators and students.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to support and communicate with students in a post-secondary environment.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment.

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience with:

• UVic systems (i.e. FAST, FMIS, Banner, Connect, CAPP, Cascade)
• Graduate Admissions and Records and Faculty of Graduate Studies policies and procedures

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members ofRead our full equity statement here:Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

Expected salary

$4363 – 4525 per month

Location

Sedgewick, AB

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:57:46 GMT

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