The Summer Student 3 will provide specialized support in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services. The role will have responsibility for carrying out activities which require higher level specialization of skills. The role will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The role will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community. This position will involve field research and GIS analysis.
Qualifications
Education:
- 2 years of post-secondary education, and be a student returning to studies in the fall
Experience:
- Previous directly related 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 apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
- Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Ability to follow detailed and/or complex processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western¿s policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- 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
