Service assistant #2024-0286

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Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time
Home Careers @ Guelph Current Opportunities Service Assistant Service Assistant

Forbes Ranks U of G Among Canada's Top Employers
Office, Clerical and Technical
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Service Assistant Office of Registrarial Services

Hiring #: 2024-0286

Please read the Application Instructions before applying

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Enrolment & Graduation, the Service Assistant incumbents are responsible for all aspects of front-line customer service as it applies to Enrolment Services (ES). This is a critical function as it is predominantly the first point of contact with ES for undergraduate and graduate students, parents/guardians, staff, and faculty. The contact with clients will be in person, by telephone, Teams, and email. The dealings are often complex, sensitive, confidential, and action-oriented requiring demonstrated tact and diplomacy. Incumbents must be dedicated to delivering client-centred service in a positive, dynamic, outgoing approach.

The incumbents are required to be knowledgeable and have a full understanding of policies, procedures, processes, deadlines and consequences that include: academic consideration; academic misconduct; registration, including course drops and adds; course section management issues; the impact of academic withdrawal and study changes; academic records and transcripts; student accounts.

The incumbents are responsible for a variety of data entry and verification, including: confirmation of enrolment forms and reports; course section registration; personal information changes; status in Canada information; payment of administrative fees; and person restrictions limiting enrolment or release of records. The incumbents handle a high volume of in-person transactions, phone calls and emails daily.

Requirements of the position include:

  • One year community college in business or office administration (two-year college diploma preferred), and minimum 12 months of relevant experience in a postsecondary environment, preferably in a registrarial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • advanced knowledge of a Student Information System (Colleague preferred) and the Microsoft Office Suite; sound knowledge of university policy and procedures, retention policy and FIPPA;
  • excellent customer service, judgement, and attention to detail;
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to deal with difficult clients and situations effectively;
  • strong time management skills;
  • the ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
  • detail-oriented;
  • the ability to multi-task in a high traffic area while maintaining a high quality of work and prioritizing effectively; and
  • the ability to work well under pressure with multiple interruptions and strict timelines. Occasional evening and weekend work required at peak times.

Position Number 439-013
Classification USW, Local 4120 Salary Band 4*
Salary Range $26.17 Minimum
$29.24 Normal Hiring Limit
$35.40 Job Rate

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 2024 06 05
Closing Date: 2024 06 12

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