Service Representative

Overview

Service Representative Jobs in Halifax, Canada at Dalhousie University

Job Summary

The Registrar’s Office (RO) is a large, multi-unit, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students. Reporting to the Coordinator, Enrolment Service Hubs the Service Representative acts as the first point of contact for students with the Registrar’s Office.

Key Responsibilities

Assist and advise students, faculty and staff, in person, via email, phone and chat on a wide range of university and academic regulations, policies, procedures, deadlines, fees, student aid programs (assess and respond to inquiries, complaints, concerns).

Intake, process and distribute a variety of documents and transaction forms with appropriate explanations. Verify and authorize completed forms and documents.

Assist previous and current Dalhousie students and students with letters of permission from external institution with enrolment; verify all letters of permission forms for Dalhousie students as well as process requests for transcripts, letters of confirmation.

Collect fees and process Registrar’s Office deposits, ensuring accuracy of the amount received.

Support students with registration policies, procedures and deadlines and registered students after online eligibility ends.

Guide students on the self-serve tools available to them in Dal Online.

Provide additional administrative support as required.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Business/Office Administration diploma with three to five years’ related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

Proficient communication, interpersonal, organization, and time management skills.

Demonstrated analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Proven ability to author clear, organized documentation.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Assets

Undergraduate degree.

Knowledge of the Ellucian Banner software package and academic regulations.

Experience working in a Registrar’s Office.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s competencies, in particular:

– Self-Awareness & Professionalism
– Respect & Inclusion
– Adaptability
– Knowledge & Thinking Skills
– Communication
– Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

Title: Service Representative

Company: Dalhousie University

Location: Halifax, Canada

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