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Closing Date: July 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education runs seven master's programs and a PhD program. The Faculty encourages critical inquiry, equity, social justice and participatory citizenship in education contexts. We support teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity and service that strengthen education and enrich community life.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time |1 Year Term| Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $22.68 - $26.33 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
- Reporting to the Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) and Dean of Education, the incumbent will provide administrative functions and contribute to the day-to-day activities within the graduate office in the Faculty of Education. The position involves active engagement with faculty members, contract academic instructors, and graduate students.
- Act as the initial contact for the Graduate Programs Office for Faculty, Staff, Students, and the general public, through in-person interaction, telephone, and email.
- Provide general counseling for MEd programs with prospective and current students.
- Maintain official student files and databases including deferrals, withdrawals, progress reports, award/bursary requests, completion letters, graduation audits, and transfer credits.
- Assist with processing graduate applications, including an updated spreadsheet of all applicants within the PhD program and 7 MEd programs.
- Assist with communications for students and instructors, through updates to the graduate student and instructor handbooks, the graduate website, and through emails.
- Assist with posting courses to the timetable for Fall, Winter, and Summer.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post Secondary Education in Business Administration or a related field.
- Previous experience in administration in a professional office setting.
Additional Strengths
- Previous experience in an academic setting is considered a strong asset.
- Ability to multitask, and work at a rapid pace with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic financial accounting knowledge.
- Knowledge of the Educational Community is considered an asset.
A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
SECRETARIES, ACCOUNTANTS, LIBRARY ASSISTANTS AND CLERKS (SALAC)
This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the SALAC Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.