Coordinator - Financial Wellness Laboratory

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

The goal of the Lab is to develop quantitative finance and data analytics solutions that will enable Canadian households to enhance their financial resilience. Combining state-of-the-art actuarial and financial models and comprehensive proprietary datasets provided by our corporate partners, the partnership will provide insights and solutions for Canadians to help facilitate data-driven financial decision-making. Our industrial partners are committed to making these insights and solutions broadly available at the workplace or in the home.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Coordinator to join our team in the Financial Wellness Laboratory. The role will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our office and will provide comprehensive administrative support and assist in maintaining a productive and positive work environment. The role communicates and builds relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts, anticipates and resolves issues, coordinates projects, and implements administrative systems and procedures.

• Facilitates communication within the team and external partners
• Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings, and conferences
• Manages executive calendars, ensuring timely reminders and updates
• Arranges travel arrangements and accommodations for staff when necessary
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and filing systems
• Performs data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Assists in preparing and organizing reports
• Assists in the preparation of presentations and documents.
• Coordinates and organizes special projects/events
• Proactively identifies areas for improvement in office procedures and suggests solutions

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree required
• Additional education or certification in office administration would be an asset

Experience:

• 1 year of administrative experience in an office environment required

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• 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

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

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.

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 or phone

We anticipate that this opportunity will be filled by an internal candidate.