Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

(1 Year Contractual Position)

DUTIES

The successful applicant will perform research support work requiring initiative and judgement within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Duties include coordinating the day-to-day financial operations for researchers, including preparing and verifying all human resources, purchasing, and travel-related documentation and ensuring that documents are in accordance with established policies and procedures; assisting in workshop logistics; verifying expenditures on monthly statements of accounts and following up on discrepancies; maintaining comprehensive records of finances and accounts and providing monthly updates; providing policy and procedural advice and assisting with budget preparation; liaising with other administrative offices throughout the university community; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in an administrative staff capacity; completion of most university coursework towards an undergraduate degree in business administrative or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training is required. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in budget preparation, purchasing, and accounting procedures; proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Access); strong analytical and communication skills; and the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrative personnel. Knowledge of Banner Finance, Student Banner, Microsoft Excel, as well as university policies and procedures, would be considered assets.

SALARY $59,901 - $70,273 per annum (Non-Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE November 21, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NST

COMPETITION NO. MUN02955

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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