Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 14
Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of April 30, 2025.
About Western
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
About Us
The Master of Financial Economics (MFE) Program is a four term, course-based professional masters program. The MFE is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Department of Economics, Ivey Business School, Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Faculty of Law. The objective is to provide graduates with the analytical and quantitative skills to pursue careers in finance with potential employers such as banks, pension funds, regulatory institutions, investment banks, and related financial institutions.
Responsibilities
The MFE Program Coordinator is responsible for all administrative and financial aspects of the program, is the main point of contact for students seeking advice on course selections and meeting program progression requirements, monitors students’ progression through the program, and manages the graduate process. The MFE Program Coordinator provides administrative and advising support to students, faculty, and the MFE Director, maintains ongoing contact with program alumni, and in collaboration with the MFE Director and MFE Career Services Officer assists with designing and implementing strategies for recruiting applicants.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate degree; preferably in business, economics, or finance
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in an administrative role within an academic unit or financial services organization
- Experience in a student facing role with counselling responsibilities
- Public speaking experience preferred
- Event planning experience would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Ability to manage large volumes of diverse details with strong accuracy
- Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities
- Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates and colleagues including senior management in the financial sector
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #37059 by 11:59PM on October 20, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.