Special Projects Assistant - WorkStudy Position (Virtual)

Application Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024

Open to currently enrolled Ontario postsecondary students only; you will be required to provide proof of enrollment from your Ontario postsecondary school.

Position Commitment: 15 hours a week (October 2024 to April 2025)

Position Type: Remote/Virtual

Note: There are no health or employee benefits included with this position.

Job Description

The Special Project Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and data entry support for special projects and activities within ONCAT's Transfer Services team.

Under the direction of a Transfer and Student Services Manager, the Special Projects Assistant may be responsible for some or all the following tasks:

• Support the planning and organization of special projects and activities.
• Work with Manager to develop workplans to support special project objectives.
• Update and distribute project plans and track progress.
• Research, present ideas and make recommendations for special projects.
• Assist with updating information in web applications and websites and social media networks.
• Format, word process and edit a variety of documents and materials.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The following are some of the following skills would be beneficial for the applicant to possess:

• Ability to gather and organize large amount of information.
• Have attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and use a variety of web applications
• Ability to navigate web and gather/collect information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.