Administrative Assistant - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides administrative support to the Director by making recommendations and resolving inquiries/concerns from staff, administrative staff, national and international stakeholders and the public
Provides research for special projects and initiatives
Assists with production of communications materials including department newsletter and website content
Investigates, organizes and prepares reports and presentations at the request of the Director
Supports the Director and the department in the development and implementation of project budgets, invoicing and other duties as required
Provides support to facilitate inbound international groups including but not limited to: event planning, facilitating schedules, meals and other activities as required
Supports travel planning/facilitation for the department

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Two (2) year diploma in one of the following: any Business program, Office Administration, Humanities, International/Global Development or similar field of study
Minimum three (3) years practical experience in office administration in an educational, government, or large business environment to include experience in a crosscultural environment
Strong intercultural communication skills; experience working in a diverse environment or crosscultural competencies obtained by living abroad
Demonstrated communication, organizational, problem solving and prioritizing skills
Proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative and good judgement, demonstrate sensitivity and maintain confidentiality
Strong customer service and public relations skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel and collate data for management reports
Working knowledge of Peoplesoft considered an asset

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.