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Academic Record Specialist ( 1 Year FT – Fixed Contract)

Toronto, ONFull-time, Contract

***3 Month Assignment with potential extension***

Purpose:

To ensure the accurate and timely entry, processing and distribution of mail, academic documents and information into WES systems to facilitate the seamless flow of WES evaluations

Key Result Areas:

  • Process and match all incoming application-related postal and courier mail on the day it is received
  • Accurate entry of courier mail into tracking system on the day received, including applicant reference number where available
  • Process faxes, emails, and challenges on the day received
  • Accurate entry of unmatched documents into AICES
  • Purge scanned non-original documents on completion of document review as directed
  • Originals documents are handled as per WES policies and procedures and returned to applicant after review
  • Office mail distributed as per WES policies and procedures
  • Relationships:

    Internal:

  • Customer Services staff
  • Accounting staff
  • External staff
  • US Office staff
  • Marketing staff
  • Regional Offices External:
  • Applicants
  • Primary Duties and Responsibilities (may overlap with Key Results Areas – responsibilities vary by individual):

  • Open incoming mail, including academic records and correspondence from institutions, applicants, other 3rd parties and follow mailroom protocols for stamping, logging mail and, preparing documents for scanning, etc.
  • Follow courier mail tracking protocols by correctly entering courier tracking information into appropriate system
  • Search for appropriate applicant in AICES and match documents to existing WES applicant account,
  • Print coversheets
  • Enter documents for applicants not currently in the system (Unmatched documents) according to WES policies
  • Retrieve physical documents when requested
  • Follow all return original document review and return protocols
  • Purging of scanned documents as directed
  • Scan all documents accurately and in a timely manner
  • Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (may overlap with Key Results Areas):

  • Assist with all tasks in the Academic Records Department as required.
  • Expected Performance Outcomes:

  • Zero missing documents (all files coming into department, go out of department)
  • Incoming mail and academic documents are entered, matched and processed in an accurate manner on the day received
  • Files/Documents handed to scanners prepared and ready to be scanned, (no staples, paperclips, etc.)
  • All mail identification protocols are followed (stamping, rush services, etc.)
  • Required Competencies and Characteristics:

    Competencies:

  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience working with databases
  • Experience in an office setting, particularly handling large numbers of records/documents
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Characteristics:

  • Positive team player
  • Able to maintain a positive attitude and produce accurate work
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Creative and effective problem solver
  • Approachable, accountable and able to accept constructive criticism
  • Understands and upholds security protocols
  • Able to logically think through an issue, troubleshoot problems, etc.

  • AODA Statement:
    WES Canada is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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