Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
References
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INDIRA JOHAL

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Burnaby,B.C.

Summary

My objective is to leverage my experience while continuing to be challenged and grow internally within Simon Fraser University.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Group Lead Graduate Studies

Simon Fraser University
6 2019 - Current
  • Utilizing advanced systems for SIMS, goGRAD, OASIS, and Support Pal
  • Assisting the Records and Admissions Managers with hiring of new and temporary staff
  • Referring to Graduate General Regulations for policy and procedure clarification and compliance
  • Leading daily work flow and monitoring GARR team in Records, Registration, and Admissions
  • Assisting graduate program staff in troubleshooting system-related problems and updating student records
  • Providing training to clerical, Graduate Program Assistants, and temporary staff
  • Overseeing admission recommendation processing and ensuring accuracy and efficiency
  • Updating dates and deadlines to Graduate Studies website
  • Resolving complex applications and tuition issues
  • Creating term processes such as DISC, billing adjustment factors and tuition testing each term
  • Setting up sub-plans for departments
  • Processing and updating graduate procedures
  • Overseeing convocation procedures
  • Reviewing and processing transfer credits
  • Documenting and updating procedures related to the Records team
  • Processing graduate admissions for departments.

Temporary Coordinator

06.2018 - 05.2019
  • The temporary GARR Coordinator position was extended to a one-year assignment from June 4, 2018 to May 31, 2019.

Records Assistant

Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Fellows Simon Fraser University
03.2008 - 11.2017

Secretary

Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
04.2007 - 07.2007

Records Assistant (Temporary Assignment)

Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows Simon Fraser University
05.2006 - 03.2007

Financial Assistant

School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University
10.2005 - 05.2006

Admissions Assistant

Student Services, Simon Fraser University
06.2005 - 09.2005

Collections Secretary

Library Services, Simon Fraser University
11.2004 - 05.2005

Clerk

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
04.2004 - 10.2004

Education

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Program -

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix

Criminal Justice and General Studies Diploma - undefined

Douglas College
01.1990 - 05.1993

Skills

Typing speed of 60 wpm

Effective Presentation Skills Workshop AEM Authoring Basics –April 2018

Proficient in all Microsoft programs such as MS word, Excel, Powerpoint and Filemaker

Excellent knowledge of Peoplesoft, Kayako and Support Pal

Community Service

  • Team Manager, Burnaby Football Club, 12/2022, present, Scheduling, Organizing tournaments, games and practices, Responsible for team stats, Assisting the coaching staff deal with any issues, Planning fundraising initiatives and events.
  • Team Manager/Assistant Coach, Burnaby Girls Soccer Club, 09/2013, 06/2019, Organizing tournaments, games and practices, Scheduling, Score reporting, Conflict resolution, often the first point of contact for team members and parents.

References

available upon request

Timeline

Temporary Coordinator

06.2018 - 05.2019

Records Assistant

Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Fellows Simon Fraser University
03.2008 - 11.2017

Secretary

Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
04.2007 - 07.2007

Records Assistant (Temporary Assignment)

Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows Simon Fraser University
05.2006 - 03.2007

Financial Assistant

School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University
10.2005 - 05.2006

Admissions Assistant

Student Services, Simon Fraser University
06.2005 - 09.2005

Collections Secretary

Library Services, Simon Fraser University
11.2004 - 05.2005

Clerk

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
04.2004 - 10.2004

Criminal Justice and General Studies Diploma - undefined

Douglas College
01.1990 - 05.1993

Group Lead Graduate Studies

Simon Fraser University
6 2019 - Current

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Program -

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix
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