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.
 
The mission of the Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction is to be a world-wide centre of excellence in leading scholarship on Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction through collaborative, interdisciplinary and international research and teaching amongst faculty, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and postdoctoral fellows.
 
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to all the various activities of the unit, including the undergraduate and graduate programs, financials, the speakers' series and academic conferences, and the journals.  The incumbent in this position is often the point of contact between the diverse communities who make up the unit: faculty, students, visiting faculty and other guests.
 
Qualifications
Education:
-   2 year community College Diploma in Business Administration

Experience:
-   2 years' experience in an administrative position within a customer service environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-   Intermediate skills in the Microsoft Office Suite of products
-   Knowledge and proficiency in a database software like PeopleSoft (Financials, Student Centre, GradNet)
-   Knowledge and proficiency with website editing software like Microsoft Expressions/Dream Weaver/Cascade
-   Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines
-   Ability to multi-task and be flexible
-   Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
-   Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with faculty, students, staff and individuals outside the Centre
-   Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-   Ability to resolve conflict effectively and independently
-   Ability to be tactful and diplomatic when dealing with sensitive issues
 
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4701, by midnight on August 27^th, 2015.
 
Please note that this is a temporary part-time contract opportunity with an expected end date of August 31, 2016.
 
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, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.  In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.