McGill University
AdministrativeCoordinator
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Administrative Coordinator at McGill University. Skills: Administrative support, Policy and procedures, Account administration, Information systems. Provide administrative support. Provide secretarial support”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solve
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4 Years Related Experience, DEP - Office Systems
Nice to Have
Experience working in an educational setting
What You'll Do.
Provide administrative support
Provide secretarial support
Act as resource person
Consult documentation
Liaise with resource persons
Ensure smooth functioning
Recommend procedural changes
Establish work priorities
Follow up on decisions
Coordinate publication
Identify discrepancies
Analyze discrepancies
Follow up on problems
Provide account statements
Participate in student affairs activities
Keep track of enrolments
Keep track of course changes
Report student standings
Keep track of bursaries
Keep track of scholarship awards
Determine reason for call
Determine reason for visit
Prepare necessary documents
Assess need for intervention
Assist with agenda preparation
Follow up on decisions
Maintain computerized information systems
Participate in system development
Demonstrate software use
Resolve software problems
Liaise with computer resource persons
Maintain administrative files
Maintain filing systems
Arrange for archiving
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-oriented environment
Communication Scope
English and French spoken; English and French written
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** **Position Summary:** Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, provides administrative and secretarial support. Participates in ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit’s operations. Acts as resource person for policies and procedures. Administers unit accounts. Assists in the organization of unit activities. Responsible for documents and files of the unit. Maintains computerized information systems. **Major Duties and Responsibilities:** * Acts as resource person regarding the unit's policies and procedures. Resolves problems within area of responsibility. Consults relevant documentation and liaises with appropriate resource persons to obtain and provide information on diverse and complex issues. * Participates in ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit. Recommends procedural changes to enable unit to function more effectively. Collaborates with supervisor and others in establishing work priorities. Follows up on and ensures appropriate implementation of decisions made by supervisor. * Updates, prepares and coordinates publication of documents such as publicity brochures, departmental handbooks, and annual reports. Drafts correspondence and other short documents of a complex nature. Formats documents and edits for grammar, spelling and accuracy. Takes notes and types various documents such as correspondence, reports, memos. Signs certain documents. * Administers accounts for unit. Prepares budgets or budget proposals. Monitors and reconciles various accounts, state
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