Database Assistant - Temporary Part Time

Status: Temporary Part Time (August 2023 - June 2026)

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Campus: Fennell

Rate of Pay: $20.29

Posting Date: July 28 th , 2023

Closing Date: August 3 rd , 2023 at 7:00pm EST

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Database Assistant

This position is responsible for providing accurate, timely, professional, and ongoing administrative support to the Centre for Experiential Learning. This position deals with students, staff, and employers and requires the incumbent to use tact and diplomacy in carrying out daily activities. The duties associated with this position will involve exposure to confidential records and information.

Responsibilities

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Promptly and professionally answering employer and student inquiries (phone/email) related to student placements and the Experiential Learning Management System database
• Updating current webpages and creating new web content
• Assisting with various on-going and new departmental projects
• Working within the Experiential Learning Management System database to review, enter, and edit data related to student and employer placements/jobs
• Scheduling and confirming interviews for students and employers

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with diverse groups of students, employees, and community members
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role and database experience
• 2-year diploma in Office Administration, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (905) 575 - 2047.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see: strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/