Secretary - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $ $23.61 per hour ($31,460 - $39,901 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University provides an opportunity to be part of an excellent engineering school in a leading, researchintensive Canadian University. Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the Secretary would provide secretarial and clerical support for the Faculty of Engineering, Office of the Dean.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare/input information from invoices into spreadsheets for upload once a month. Reconcile Accounts Receivable list.
Provide reception for the Dean's Office.
Assist with maintaining stationery and office supplies, photocopying, and other office procedures.
Assist with event planning, catering and room booking requests.
Receive and direct appropriately all mail related to admissions. Datestamp all language test results from students who speak English as an additional language, log and file accordingly.

Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Business/Office Administrative Program with two to three years' related work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
Excellent communication (both written and oral), organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently in a busy office setting and prioritizing the workload.

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Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

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