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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB
Administrative
Experienced
Term
$21.91 - $25.44 / hour
Competition Number: #031-23.24

Closing Date: June 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM

COLLEGE OF EXTENDED LEARNING

The College of Extended Learning (CEL) is the primary lifelong learning outreach vehicle for the University and carries critical community-building and revenue-generation functions. CEL is an educational entrepreneurial unit of UNB that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural life of the province by providing educational programs and services to a wide spectrum of learners within New Brunswick and beyond its borders. Four programming units and three core services units comprise CEL.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 3-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $21.91 - $25.44 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Supervisor of Client Services, the Secretary PL4 (Client Services Representative) acts as the first point of contact for clients and other members of the public and University community for CEL. The primary responsibility of the position is to provide clients with accurate information, registration, and fee payment services for the wide variety of programs and courses offered.

  • Provide customer service to students, the university community, and the public by telephone, e-mail, and at the reception counter in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner.
  • Provide personalized, timely, and accurate responses on a wide variety of programs and course offerings.
  • Carry out financial transactions, such as payment of fees, with a high degree of accuracy and responsibility.
  • Reconcile payments daily and/or student balances.
  • Provide accurate data input to the student systems for registration and record updates.
  • Carry out regular filing duties for the college filing system.
  • Provide administrative support services for CEL staff as required and approved by the supervisor.
  • Operate all standard office equipment.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • 2-year Business Administration Diploma.
  • 3+ years' related experience in a client service environment.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

  • A university degree in related field is considered an asset.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with the Colleague platform would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles is considered an asset.
  • Bilingualism is considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating discretion, tact, and judgment, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated strong customer service skills and orientation.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.