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Purpose:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Experiential Education, the Experiential Education Assistant role provides a high level of administrative and customer support to facilitate Experiential Education (EE) opportunities (school focused) in the Faculty of Education. The role is key in supporting the Experiential Education database system.
Education:
College diploma in a related field, such as general business, education, communications, community development, or an equivalent of 2 years recent experience (defined as within the last three years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
Two (2) years recent, related experience supporting experiential learning and placement programs in post-secondary environment. This includes working with external placement partners, communicating and applying regulatory information, using a Student Information System (SIS) and/or a similar on-line database.
Skills:
Effective computer skills, MS Office 365, proficiency in MS Excel (Intermediate) to manipulate and maintain data.
Accurate data entry and record maintenance including verification, retrieval and report generation using online systems.
Knowledge of Experiential Education and both its benefits and requirements for all participants (program partners, students).
Ability to understand and learn new technologies and apply them to the business environment.
Efficient organizational skills, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
Efficient communication skills, positive relationship building/maintaining skills.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work cooperatively and professionally with a wide range of partners to maintain a strong program.
Able to maintain confidentiality including familiarity with FIPPA legislation.
Initiative, good judgement, ability to pro-actively respond to situations.
Deals courteously and effectively with others.
Exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI).
Must be punctual and reliable.
Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent service to support the success of the Faculty.
Additional Notes:
This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credential(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
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