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External Relations and Experiential Learning Assistant

Ottawa, ON
Mid Level

About the role

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Manager, Undergraduate Programs, the incumbent will work in a highly collegial, team environment. The incumbent provides administrative support for experiential learning initiatives for the Faculty including Sprott Competes. This includes, but is not limited to database management, scheduling, program promotion, student administration and placement support, as well as supporting the creation of processes for evaluating potential partner organization, tracking projects, and overall impact assessment. This position will support the administrative functions of the School’s employability passport.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

  • The ability to effectively use programs in the MS Office Suites and on social media platforms;
  • The ability to adapt to a changing electronic environment;
  • Knowledge of the School and University's structure, procedures, policies and regulations;
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills; must have the ability to organize work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, set priorities and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Must have the ability to professionally represent the School with discretion, tact and diplomacy and deal effectively with faculty members/contract instructors, students, staff and public;
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in a highly-collegial, team environment;
  • Must have demonstrated excellence in customer service including experience working in a public service area;
  • It is imperative that the incumbent have the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate in a

multi- faceted environment as well as the ability to work with students in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

  • University degree, or an acceptable equivalent
  • Minimum one (1) year work experience in the field of post-secondary education administration or an equivalent

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

About Carleton University

Higher Education
5001-10,000

Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.