LINC Service Assistant

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Primary Category Page:
Staff and Management

Division:
Office of Registrarial Services

Requisition

Department:Registrar
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from
03/09/2026to01/22/2027
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of the Lincoln Alexander Student Service Centre (The Linc), the Linc Service Assistant plays a vital front-line role in delivering high-quality support to students across all academic levels—diploma, undergraduate, and graduate, both domestic and international. This position is responsible for addressing a wide range of inquiries related to admissions, enrolment, student records, course registration, financial aid (including OSAP), scholarships, tuition and fees, exams, and graduation.

The incumbent contributes to the success of the Office of Registrarial Services by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, supporting over 100,000 inquiries annually via in-person, email, live chat, and phone. The role requires empathy, adaptability, and professionalism in handling complex, sensitive, and confidential matters that directly impact student decisions, retention, and satisfaction.

The Lincoln Alexander Student Service Centre (The Linc) serves as the primary hub for student support at the University, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of students at all academic levels—including diploma, undergraduate, and graduate, both domestic and international. The Linc assists with inquiries regarding admissions, enrollment, student records, course registration, financial aid (such as OSAP), scholarships, tuition and fees, exam schedules, and graduation requirements.

Students can access these services through various channels, including in-person visits, email, live chat, and phone, ensuring timely and accessible support for all.

By providing clear guidance, accurate information, and empathetic assistance, The Linc helps students make informed decisions about their academic journey, supports their financial needs, and contributes to their overall success and satisfaction. The Centre is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, handling a high volume of inquiries each year with professionalism, confidentiality, and a student-centered approach.

As the frontline representative of the Office of Registrarial Services, this role provides proactive, empathetic, and professional support to students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The service and advice provided impacts students’ decisions regarding application/enrolment, program selection, eligibility for government funding, work‑study programmes, scholarships and awards, academic enrolment, and overall educational goals and retention.

• Responding to inquiries via phone, email, live chat, and in-person, while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with FIPPA regulations.
• De‑escalating emotionally charged situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Reviewing and interpreting student documents to advise on appropriate next steps.
• Utilising systems such as Colleague, Web Advisor, Student Planning, Slate, Gryph Forms, and the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) administration tools.
• Knowledgeable of University of Guelph program offerings, admission requirements, application procedures, important dates and deadlines, and internal adjudication processes and timelines.
• Familiarity with graduate, undergraduate, domestic, out‑of‑province, and international student services.
• Assisting with academic inquiries, offering support and guidance for academic advising.
• Knowledge of course registration, academic withdrawal impacts, transcripts, confirmations of enrolment, study abroad processes, formal record changes, and academic policies.
• Reviewing supporting documentation and processes related to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and study permit…