University of Ottawa
Salary (Grade: 07)
Hiring salary range
$51,822 – $65,459
The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place. Everyone’s contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential.? Because at uOttawa, you belong!
About the faculty/service: Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering strives to provide a learning environment that promotes excellence and innovation, ethical practice and responsibility towards society. Our workplace will challenge, energize and motivate you to be your very best while providing opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our work makes a world of difference in the lives of our students, who will become the next generation of leaders and change makers of our society. Our dynamic community is dedicated to building innovations that will not only help the advancement of technology, but solutions that will revolutionize the industry. We look forward to making the future TOGETHER!
Position Purpose
Supports the Manager, International Affairs with the development, implementation and promotion of international activities and projects involving the Faculty of Engineering. Collects information concerning international programs and potential international partnerships. Assists international students as well as visitors with the objective to increase the visibility of the faculty and its programs at the international level and attract international students. Supports the Manager in areas of strategic alignment and operational efficiency ensuring smooth operations and implementation of activities and projects.
What You Will Bring
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the university, and its administrative regulations including curricula, admission regulations, registration procedures, rules, and regulations at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as a good knowledge of all services offered to students
Knowledge of international education systems at the undergraduate and graduate level
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and triage work based on sound decision-making principles and organizational objectives, and produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
A well-organized, enthusiastic, reliable, and cooperative personality
Aptitude for teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization, analytical and planning skills
Ability to perform in-depth research from internal and external sources
Intercultural communication ability and a great sense of diplomacy
Ability to interact with and assist visitors from foreign countries and cultures
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), word processing, Windows, and Internet
Bilingual in English and French with well-developed oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of additional language is an asset
Key Competencies At UOttawa
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We are at our best when everyone has a seat at the table, and when we are made to feel like we belong. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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