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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: YUSA-8220 |
| Position Title: Disabilities Receptionist/Intake Support Liaison |
| Department: Learning Disability Services |
| Affiliation: YUSA |
| Band: 8 |
| Salary: Annual salary of $49,004 will be prorated based on the number of weeks worked. |
| Duration: Temporary Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Position Start Date: December 3, 2012 Position End Date: April 3, 2013 |
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Purpose:
The main purpose of this position is to provide reception, intake liaison
and administrative support to the students and staff of the Learning
Disabilities Services (LDS) within the Counselling and Disability Services
(CDS). |
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Education:
High school graduation or equivalent. |
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Experience:
2 years related experience in a front-line position in a post-secondary
environment and specialized training and/or experience in office
administration. |
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Skills:
This individual must be familiar with the Counselling and Disability
Services and all of its services with the emphasis on the Learning
Disabilities Program and the Psychiatric Dis/Abilities Program.
Knowledge of the various resources on campus for students and the
Senate Policy regarding Academic Accommodation for Students with
Disabilities and AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).
A working knowledge of SIS is an asset. Through their training and
experience, this individual will have developed strong communication
and customer service skills, which include the ability to listen, question
and inform. As the initial and primary contact for the LDS program, the
requirement for strong verbal communication skills is necessary in this
role to effectively respond to students and parents inquiries in person
and via phone and email. Must have an understanding of how to
interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities,
including Aspergers and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) and be sensitive to their needs. These communications will
include effectively assessing individual situations and advising standard
CDS and York University Policies and Procedures, programs and
services. Accurate record keeping, scheduling and organizational skills
gained through their educational or work experience are required. This
individual also requires experience dealing with difficult clients on
occasion in the customer service capacity and the ability to balance
sound judgment with excellent problem solving.This individual must
have some experience in general office procedures, including some
accounting experience. Intermediate MS Word, MS Excel and MS
PowerPoint skills required. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: November 23, 2012 |
| Internal Application Deadline: November 30, 2012 |
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| Extended Posting Date: January 7, 2013 |
| Extended Application Deadline: January 14, 2013 |
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| External Posting Date: January 7, 2013 |
| External Application Deadline: January 14, 2013 |
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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-8220?
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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- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
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