Posting Summary
Posting Number: YUSA-8072 |
Position Title: Budget and Student Funding Assistant |
Department: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies |
Affiliation: YUSA |
Band: 6 |
Salary: Annual salary of $45,172 will be prorated based on number of weeks worked. |
Duration: Limited Term Full-Time |
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Position Start Date: September 13, 2012 Position End Date: November 30, 2013 |
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Purpose:
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is dedicated to enhancing the
academic and professional experiences of York's graduate students. This
position reports to the Finance and Administrative Officer while providing
support to the Administrative Assistant in the administration operating and
student support budget lines in Graduate Studies. FGS is committed to
financial accountability and this position supports the day-to-day
monitoring of operating cost centres as well as supporting the processing
of offer letters for the admission process. |
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Education:
High school diploma with some community college courses in basic accounting or related business courses. |
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Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a post-secondary institution working in an administrative unit in support of financial and business operations, including administration of funding of graduate students. Experience in working with financial spreadsheets and databases required. Experience working in a student service area dealing with the public, explaining policies and procedures in a manner that is easily understood. Administrative experience in setting meetings and organizing a complex calendar. |
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Skills:
Advanced Word, advanced Excel, intermediate Access; intermediate Powerpoint.
Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Attend accurately to detail, working effectively under pressure of high volume; work independently meeting deadlines and handling competing priorities; work accurately with figures to reconcile accounts.
Exercise initiative and maintain confidentiality. Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy. |
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Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
Internal Posting Date: August 31, 2012 |
Internal Application Deadline: September 10, 2012 |
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Extended Posting Date: September 26, 2012 |
Extended Application Deadline: October 3, 2012 |
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External Posting Date: September 26, 2012 |
External Application Deadline: October 3, 2012 |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to YUSA-8072?
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