Student Affairs

IntermediateAdministrator,StudentHealthandWellnessServices

$59–75k Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Intermediate Administrator, Student Health and Wellness Services at Student Affairs. Skills: medical reception, administrative support, reception support, client service, confidential information handling, scheduling, billing, EMR systems. Serve as the primary point of contact for students in person, by telephone, and through digital platforms.. Assess student needs at first contact and determine the most appropriate service pathway within established administrative, safety, and service guidelin”

What You'll Achieve.

contributes directly to student safety, service quality, and the effective operation of a high-volume clinical environment.

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by operational needs, work across multiple campus locations, including occasional assignments at Lees and RGN campuses.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a medical reception, health services, or comparable high-volume client service environment., Bilingualism (English and French – oral and written)., Demonstrated experience providing front-line customer service in a complex service environment., Proven ability to handle, exchange, and safeguard highly confidential information., Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and client or case management databases., interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills., Sound judgment, reliability, and attention to detail., Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure., Proficiency with standard office software and systems, including financial and scheduling tools., Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision., Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by operational needs, and to work across multiple campus locations, including occasional assignments at Lees and RGN campuses.

What You'll Do.

Serve as the primary point of contact for students in person

and through digital platforms.

Assess student needs at first contact and determine the most appropriate service pathway within established administrative

and service guidelines.

Exercise judgment to identify urgency indicators and service complexity

and facilitate timely access to appropriate supports.

Identify and respond to students experiencing distress or medical or mental health emergencies

and connect them with appropriate internal or external resources in accordance with defined escalation protocols.

Register students for appointments

verifying eligibility for services across multiple electronic systems and update electronic records at check-in.

Respond to general inquiries and provide accurate information regarding services and programming

processes and next steps.

modify and rebook appointments for a range of health and wellness services

balancing student needs

provider availability

and service priorities.

Supports clinicians and practitioners with time-sensitive administrative requests to ensure continuity of care.

Collect and verify private insurance information.

Generate invoices for insured and uninsured services and process payments using point-of-sale systems.

Submit claims for direct billing through insurance portals and liaise with insurance providers to resolve billing issues.

Reconcile payments and support accurate financial reporting.

Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with PHIPPA

and applicable legislation.

Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of personal health information at all times.

and appropriately route medical documentation

lab results and test reports

ensuring accurate entry into the electronic medical record (EMR).

Flag urgent or sensitive information and ensure timely follow-up by the appropriate provider.

Support audits and reporting requirements by maintaining well-organized and reliable documentation.

Manage complex or challenging interactions using de-escalation techniques and professional judgment.

Respond appropriately to safety concerns and coordinate with university Protection Services

or clinical staff as required.

and professionalism in emotionally charged situations.

Open and close service locations

ensuring adherence to safety

and operational protocols at each location.

Draft and update internal procedures

and administrative documentation related to front-end operations to ensure consistency

Prepare administrative

and activity reports.

Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to workflows

and client experience as part of the role’s ongoing responsibilities.

Support the onboarding

and informal coaching of new staff and student employees to ensure safe and effective front-line service delivery.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support clinicians and practitioners with time-sensitive administrative requests to ensure continuity of care.; Coordinate with university Protection Services, emergency services, or clinical staff as required.; Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s).; Accept and give constructive feedback.; Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.; Support the onboarding, training, and informal coaching of new staff and student employees to ensure safe and effective front-line service delivery.

Communication Scope

Bilingualism (English and French – oral and written); interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Full Job Description

**Follow us on[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uottawacareers/)** ** _Posting Reason:_** Replacement of a temporary position ** _Job Type:_** Employee ** _Anticipated Duration in Months_** _(for contracts and temporary assignments):_ 12 _**Job Family:**_ Health and Wellness _**# of Open Positions:**_ 1 _**Faculty/Service - Department:**_ Student Affairs, Health and Wellness Centre, Reception _**Campus:**_ Main Campus _**Union Affiliation:**_ SSUO _**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/07 _**Applications must be received******BEFORE******(YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/18 _**Hours per week:**_ 35 _**Salary Grade:**_ SSUO Grade 07 _**Salary Range:**_ $59,038.00 - $74,574.00 About Student Affairs: Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enroll for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more! There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do. **About the position:** The Student Wellness sector at the University of Ottawa is an integral part of a stepped-care approach with a mission to promotion prevention, provide health care and increase health literacy for optimal student wellness and academic success. Through collaborative efforts, we design and offer inno

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