About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Western Sociology has a strong commitment to research excellence, an outstanding reputation for teaching and mentorship of students, and is known for making real world impact. Our department has unique strengths in Social Inequality, Population Dynamics, and Quantitative Methods and we do research and offer courses across four key areas of sociology: Health and the Life Course, Power and Justice, Social Demography and Migration, and Work and the Economy. For more information about the Sociology Department, please visit: https://sociology.uwo.ca/.

Responsibilities

The project seeks to establish the Immigration Intelligence Unit, a one-stop-shop for municipalities seeking assistance with immigration-related issues (attraction, retention, and integration. The Coordinator-Officer position would therefore liase with municipal officers, interns, and representatives from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The Coordinator-Officer will perform a wide range of administrative duties to support a program, research project, department or other business unit. The incumbent will carry out administrative functions, communicate and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts. The Coordinator-Officer will anticipate and resolve issues, coordinate projects, and the implementation of administrative systems and procedures.





The incumbent will serve as a principal source of information regarding administrative functions, and may monitor budgets and financial processes. The incumbent may be required to provide analysis, information and reports on primary business objectives (e.g. student applications, research funding, budget for event).

Qualifications

Education

- Undergraduate Degree, in Business Management/Administration preferred

Experience:
- 1 year of administrative experience in an office environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Familiarity with financial records management
- Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
- Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
- Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
- Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically




- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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, in office. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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