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Program Coordinator - PGE

London, ON
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: Level O

About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

About Us

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed-learning environment where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists, health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on the Western University campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty.

The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse city-wide clinical academic department at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The department has full-time clinical academics at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), St. Joseph’s Health Care, London (SJHC) in London and St. Thomas, and at the Child and Parent Resources Institute (CPRI), with Distributed Education in Windsor and Southwestern Ontario.

The vision for the Department of Psychiatry is to be the acknowledged Centre of Excellence for psychiatric care and discovery in Southwestern Ontario with a mission to translate clinical research into treatment and provide regional consultation within interdisciplinary models of care. The Department of Psychiatry is comprised of 77 Full-Time Clinical Academics, 6 Basic Scientists, 50 Residents and 13 administrative staff including the Manager, Administration & Finance.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Postgraduate Education Program and the Education Coordinator, the PGE Program Coordinator is responsible for the efficient administration and coordination of the Postgraduate Education Program for the Department of Psychiatry. This position works collaboratively with the Director of Postgraduate Education, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and works independently with a high level of initiative and responsibility for all aspects of the program. The Postgraduate Education Program Coordinator supports applicants, residents, faculty and other staff in the administration of the program and event management.

Qualifications

Education:

  • 3 year College Diploma in Business/Administrative Assistant Field
  • University degree preferred

Experience:

  • 5 years’ administrative experience, preferably in a postgraduate program

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational skills
  • Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in a professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner
  • Strong customer service skills to handle inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative and follow through on work assignments
  • Ability to provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and databases
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
  • Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle to travel within the city and surrounding communities

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Western Values Diversity

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 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

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

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We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.