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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, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
Delivery of safe, effective and integrated surgical care that elevates the health and well-being of patients regionally and globally through discovery, education and innovation. The Department of Surgery’s vision is to be an international leader in forming the future of surgical care, research, and education
Key Goals of the Unit:
- Excellence: to exceed the highest measurable standards of quality in patient care
- Innovation: to foster creative and novel solutions to complex surgical issues
- Scholarship: to coalesce the brightest minds to advance interdisciplinary research
- Education: to lead nationally and globally in surgical training
- Collaboration: to build partnerships locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- Respect: to treat every individual with the highest level of professionalism, understanding, compassion, and dignity
- Inclusiveness: to appreciate and value cultural and social diversity
- Integrity: to build trust through open and honest communication and social responsibility
- Efficiency: to optimize access and delivery of surgical care as an accountable, prudent steward of public resources
Responsibilities
The Administrator-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 range of internal and external contacts. The Administrator-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 at [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
