Coordinator/Officer - Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST)

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

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ABOUT US

Modern societies are experiencing unprecedented social and economic changes, including a slowdown in economic growth, rising inequality, and increasing ethnic diversity and geographic mobility.
The Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST) is a research and policy alliance in the Faculty of Social Science at Western University, that addresses these challenges by conducting world-class multidisciplinary research, fostering national and international collaborations, and facilitating the training of the next generation of leaders in academia, the private and non-profit sectors, and government.
NEST is the umbrella organization for all eight Western Research Centres in the Faculty of Social Science which set its agenda and provide its governance. NEST also aims to train the next generation of policy researchers through mentorships, fellowships, and the MA in Research for Policy and Evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree required; Graduate degree in the Social Sciences preferred

Experience:

• 1 years’ administrative experience in an office environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
• Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
• Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
• Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically
• Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Reporting to and under the guidance of the Director of the Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST), the Coordinator/Officer will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties to support the program. The incumbent will plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of the mandatory Masters of Research for Policy and Evaluation (MRPE) internship program. The incumbent will meet with employers and students during the tenure of their internships to ensure that things are running smoothly and that learning outcomes are being achieved. This will also include organizing and responding to monthly reflections and organizing the end of internship capstone projects.