Job Posting for Summer Helpline Assistants at Western University
About Western
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.
About Us
Student Central offers a wide variety of services for current students, future students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Services are offered in person, by telephone, by e-mail, or online through live chat. Student Central services include:
Providing information on undergraduate admissions and recruitment, student records, course registration, OSAP and other forms of financial assistance, scholarships, tuition and other fees, exams, and graduation;
Processing tuition fee payments;
Distributing government loans and other forms of financial aid;
Assisting with course registration;
Producing transcripts and Official Western letters;
Completing various third-party forms;
Producing Western ONEcards (photo ID cards).
Responsibilities
The Summer Helpline Assistants are responsible for the following:
Respond to student inquiries on Western Chat
Assist students with questions regarding course registration, transcripts and transcript ordering, Official Western Letters, Western Identity setup, password reset, financial assistance, scholarship/bursary, tuition inquiries, exams and graduation
Assist students in signing up for Summer Academic Orientation & timetable help
Foster an environment that helps those chatting with us develop an identity as Western community members
Display an energetic and enthusiastic attitude
Qualifications
Education:
Must be a current full-time student returning to studies in the fall
Experience:
1 year part time employment or volunteer experience
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable
Enthusiastic and involved member of the Western community
Applying at Western
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.
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 at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Summer Helpline Assistants will be employed May 1, 2024 until September 30, 2024 (in September option to work around classes). They are required to work Monday to Friday 8:50am-4:20pm May to August. There may be late shifts (until 6pm) during course registration.
Dates vacation will not be allowed (actual dates to be confirmed first week of May):
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