Office Assistant A

at  McGill University

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Hiring Unit:
Internships & Student Affairs Office
Position Summary:
This is a Work study position. Only McGill University students who are currently enrolled in a program (excluding Faculty of Education program) are eligible to apply. Applicants must be Work Study Program eligible.

Primary Duties

• Attending to the front desk, giving information to visitors , and directing them as required
• Answering e-mails and phone calls in a timely & professional manner
• Following up with different parties by email.
• Organizing digital files.
• General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, shredding, etc.
• Assisting with special events and projects during the course of normal working hours.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good knowledge of McGill’s campus, services and resources.
• Ability to be focused and flexible, and work in a busy environment. Ability to work in a PC environment.
• Basic web editing experience is an asset.
• Punctual, organized and professional.
• Good command of English is required; French is an asset.

Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma
Hourly Salary:

• Attending to the front desk, giving information to visitors , and directing them as required
• Answering e-mails and phone calls in a timely & professional manner
• Following up with different parties by email.
• Organizing digital files.
• General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, shredding, etc.
• Assisting with special events and projects during the course of normal working hours