Events Coordinator

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.

Western University's BrainsCAN initiative received a substantial $66 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) – the largest research grant in the university's history – providing a significant boost to ongoing research in cognitive neuroscience and imaging at Western.

The goal of BrainsCAN is to significantly reduce the impact of cognitive disorders across the lifespan. To do this, our scientific approach will identify how cognitive markers map onto specific brain networks using our state of the art behavioral and imaging platforms.

Already ranked amongst the best in the world in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging,Western excels in the breadth of cognitive, computational, clinical, technological, and translational approaches required for understanding and intervening in brain function.

Western will partner with researchers at McGill University to leverage complementary expertise to better understand disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative coordination of seminar series planning including; scheduling, location bookings, catering, travel arrangements for speakers, and attendee registration
• Assist in international conference attendance planning including budgeting, sourcing on-site suppliers, and staff travel arrangements
• Research background materials to assist with external promotion of events
• Draft budget, track spending and expense reconciliation for seminars and conferences
• Schedule meetings, interviews and photo shoots with former and current BrainsCAN-affiliated researchers, post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students
• Coordinate outreach activities and scheduling with communications specialist
• Provide support for communications programming, including event planning and logistics

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
• Familiarity with knowledge mobilization and research communications planning
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to transcribe, review and format scientific information
• Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Familiarity with Western University research in areas including Alzheimer's disease and dementia an asset

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of focus

Experience:

• 3 year(s) of work experience supporting research in a related field

Please Note: This poisiton is intended to be filled by reappointment.

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

Please Note: this position is intended to be filled by reappointment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.