FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The Registrar's Office at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Functional Support Assistant.
Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Systems, the Functional Support Assistant has administrative responsibilities in support of the co-ordination and delivery of midterms and final examinations for students registered in courses via distance learning. This position also assists during the final examination schedule in December and April. The Functional Support Assistant liaises with external agencies and students from other post-secondary institutions to set up and coordinate external examinations.
The position also provides support to the Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid, in relation to the entrance/in-course scholarship and bursary programs, Student Works programs; including assisting with the applications and processing of time sheets. The position responds to examination and financial aid inquires throughout the year.
A 2-year college diploma in business or another related area and a minimum of 18 months of related experience, preferably in a University setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. The preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience supporting a busy team/office; including experience managing multiple tasks and projects. Experience supporting/providing service in relation to online learning and financial aid is considered an asset. Effective communication and excellent organizational skills are essential in this position, and supporting all of these skills is a strong commitment to excellent customer service. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, and have an aptitude for, or previous experience, using business enterprise systems such as Colleague, Banner, PeopleSoft, etc. Given the confidential and personal information within the Registrar's Office, discretion and professionalism are necessary in this role.
Classification: Full-time NSGEU Position, Level 5
Salary: $36,100 per annum [Step Progression: $36,100 to $43,102]
Start Date: ASAP
Application Process
If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume. To apply for this position, go to www.msvu.ca/careers and follow the online application system. This competition closes on April 3, 2025.
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