Overview
The Office of the Registrar provides support services to students, parents, faculty, staff, external agencies and the educational community in matters ranging from admission to graduation and beyond.
The Graduate Program Clerk is part of Graduate Admissions and Records, a unit within the Office of the Registrar, and is responsible for working with other clerks in the Graduate Admissions and Records office to provide service excellence. The Graduate Program Clerks process applications for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, evaluate the academic qualifications of an applicant to determine if minimum eligibility requirements are met, review and prepare student files in advance of convocation, advise and respond to inquiries from students, faculty and staff regarding Faculty of Graduate Studies polices and procedures, admission processes, fee discrepancies, records and registration and perform other duties similar in scope and complexity.
The Graduate Admissions and Records Office deals with a very high volume of applications and inquiries and a wide variety of student needs.
Responsibilities
- Process applications for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and evaluate academic qualifications to determine minimum eligibility requirements are met.
- Review and prepare student files in advance of convocation.
- Advise and respond to inquiries from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and procedures, admission processes, fee discrepancies, records and registration and perform other duties similar in scope and complexity.
Skills
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of records;Concentration and organizational skills;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Flexibility to work in a high volume environment, adapt to changing priorities, fluctuating tasks and pace in response to operational needs;Ability to effectively navigate frequent interruptions without compromising accuracy or attention to detail;Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems with reference to OREG and Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations;Ability to meet strict deadlines and work effectively in a team environment;Ability to handle a high volume of incoming requests in accordance with OREG service standards;Ability to perform required mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.Specialized Knowledge / Education
Knowledge of complex records systems. Preference given to knowledge of Banner, FAST or similar;Knowledge of FOIPOP regulations;Extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to admissions and academic programs at the Graduate level.Experience
A minimum of two years\' experience in a post-secondary institution or equivalent administrative office is required; experience must include navigating detailed process and procedure, providing a high level of customer service and dealing with private and confidential information. Mathematical skills are subject to testing.#J-18808-Ljbffr