Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: Level O

Please note, this is a temporary full-time role covering a leave with a contract end date of March 3, 2028.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, current connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health offers a one-of-a-kind Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. The MPH Program is course-based using case-method and team-based learning. The MPH Program is accredited with an international regulatory agency, the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). We are the only MPH Program to be accredited in Ontario and the fourth in Canada.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator is essential for the success of the MPH Program and supports the effective and productive independent planning and administration of the professional program within the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, ensuring adherence to program standards. The role provides support for MPH program coordination and curriculum management, coordinates admissions, and manages the administration of grades. The role serves as a point of contact for current and future students and provides a high level of customer service including providing expert advice and information regarding programs, events and academic processes. The Program Coordinator provides guidance regarding Faculty/Program, University,



and external regulatory body procedures in response to inquiries.

Qualifications

Education:

- 4 year University Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Administration or relevant discipline

Experience:

- 4 years experience supporting an academic program, preferably a graduate program, in a University environment
- Experience successfully coordinating logistics of a specialized program and managing large projects

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
- Ability to apply active listening to hear and understand the complete message being communicated
- Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve external and internal partner issues
- 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
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands




- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, faculty members, students and the public
- Ability to make appropriate decisions and resolve issues by identifying the critical elements of a problem situation and considering each aspect
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills to complete accurate calculations
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with software applications used by Western preferred – e.g. OWL, PeopleSoft HE, Mustang Market, Cascade
- Familiarity with academic calendar and programs offered at Western preferred
- Familiarity with Western policies and guidelines preferred

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Program Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Western University
📍 Canada