Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Level: M

Please note, this is a 1-year temporary full-time contract opportunity covering a secondment.

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 prospect to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and current ways to make a difference.

About Us

The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

Responsibilities

The Development Assistant, Alumni Engagement provides administrative, logistical, and data support and analysis to activities within Alumni Relations, including engagement strategies and initiatives, such as donor events,



personal and professional enrichment, affinity programming, and external engagement programs and events, among others.

Qualifications

Education:

- Two year Community College Diploma in Office Administration
- Three year Community College Diploma in Business or University Degree preferred

Experience:
- Three years’ administrative and customer service experience, providing support to a number of stakeholders
- Experience in an alumni relations environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to coordinate multiple tasks independently while maintaining accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines and ensure all details are handled while dealing with multiple interruptions and last minute changes
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to assist, coordinate, and execute event-specific tasks and responsibilities within a team environment
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a team environment with academic and administrative staff, alumni, students and volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the confidence dealing with all levels of an organization




- Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, and peers
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and ability to prioritize work
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and database management required
- Expertise with web page development and maintenance, InDesign, Photoshop, Luminate and Adobe products
- Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner

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.

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