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Posting Summary

Posting Number: YUSA-8191
Position Title: Front Desk Reception/Registration Clerk
Department: York English Language Institute
Affiliation: YUSA
Band: 5
Salary: Annual salary of $43,369 will be prorated based on 25 hours per week.
Duration: Temporary Part-Time - Hours a week: 25
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Position Start Date: November 28, 2012   Position End Date: November 22, 2013
 
Purpose:
This position is to support YUELI's revenue-generating operations by providing a welcoming and knowledgeable first point of contact to provide information on YUELI services, to register students in a timely and efficient way, and to provide information in response to inquiries.
 
Education:
High school graduation with secretarial training is required.
 
Experience:
2 years of experience in front desk/reception and registration position or other customer service oriented environment that involves use of access database, preferably in an academic environment.
 
Skills:
Required: Intermediate skills in Word, Access and Excel; use of internet, keyboarding 40-45 wpm; accuracy in data entry; proven oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; good cross-cultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public; ability to multi-task. Asset: fluency in another language such as Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Farsi or Japanese; experience working with procedures/processes within an academic environment.
 
Cover Letter Required: Yes
 
Dates:
Internal Posting Date: November 9, 2012
Internal Application Deadline: November 16, 2012
 
Extended Posting Date: November 23, 2012
Extended Application Deadline: November 30, 2012
 
External Posting Date: November 23, 2012
External Application Deadline: November 30, 2012

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-8191? To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474

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