Culture & Inclusion Program Specialist

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.
Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.

Education:

• Community College Diploma or Undergraduate Degre

Experience:

• 1 year of administrative experienc

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Ability to follow formal business practices with high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve external and internal partner issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirement

The Culture & Inclusion Program Support Specialist position will support student engagement as it relates to Culture & inclusion programs and events that are planned in the Culture and Inclusion team. This role will support the consultation of ongoing C&I projects at Ivey Business School as they related to the student experience. They will also support the development and evaluation of various student-focused C&I programming and will support the analysis of relevant community-level data to support informed decision-making. With various ongoing projects focused on C&I, share backs are crucial to the Ivey community and engaging with the student population, ensuring they are informed and engaged with the work that is produced. This role will support the knowledge translation that focuses on the Ivey C&I newsletter, Ivey C&I website, and for remaining communication projects so that they are accessible to Ivey students. Managing multiple projects and ensuring open and accessible information for students, staff, and faculty will be the top priority of the role. The individual will also work in collaboration with the Culture and Inclusion team to support ongoing C&I projects and assist in leading new projects when necessary.
Qualifications

Education:

• Community College Diploma or Undergraduate Degree

Experience:

• 1 year of administrative experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Ability to follow formal business practices with high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve external and internal partner issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements