- Applies knowledge of the priorities of the units and the activities of its members to support the launch of new programs and courses and organize existing ones.
- Assesses the importance of requests for meetings and/or workshops or changes in meeting schedules and coordinates accordingly.
- Edits correspondence, reports, and other university/external correspondence.
- Coordinates departmental travel arrangements, including managing registrations, accommodation arrangements, and preparations of itineraries
- Process, code, and reconcile expenditures/invoices on specific accounts. Monitor ongoing expenditures and status of budgets
- Organizes and coordinates complex schedules, including supporting the team on course scheduling.
- Edits correspondence, reports and various university correspondence
- Assists in setting agendasfor meetings; preparing materials for meetings, briefing notes, reports, refreshments,equipment, etc., takes and distributes minutes, and follows up on action items
- Assists with Record and Document Management for Continuous Learning, including maintaining course and program lists, registration reports and other documents relating to Continuous Learning Programs, Courses and Contacts
- Maintains and coordinatesretention of documents
- Manage updates and creates new program and course pages for the Continuous Learning websites to ensure all forms and content is current on the website.
- Creating/updating variousmanuals, pamphlets, and brochures
- Serves as the first point of contact for students, campers (parents), community and other stakeholder inquiries to the Continuous Learning department about relevant programs and courses (by phone, email, and chat).
- Ordering office and workshop supplies
- Sort and deliver incoming mail
- Prepare cheque requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Able to create and develop presentations and spreadsheets
- Manages Record and Document Management, maintains and coordinates retention of documents
- Onboard and set up new staff members to arrange location, new employee documentation, department orientation, and workspace preparation obtaining laptop, Banner ID, network passwords, etc.
- Assist with the recruitment of staff by developing candidate files, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews and organizing interview committees for reviews, and coordinating the process with Human Resources.
- Support the ProgramAssistant and Instructional Support Coordinator responsible for the Nuclearprograms, including preparing and printing confidential instructional material(provided by the instructors)
- Excellent computer skills with solid working knowledge of MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel, and MS-Outlook
- Experience in database maintenance and producing reports and statistics.
- Superior organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Works well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact, professional and courteous.
- Understanding of the University CMS, Catalog, LMS, Brand Folder
- Knowledgeable in Banner/FAST (finance and web requisitioning) is an asset Thorough knowledge of university programs, systems, policies, procedures, governance, and administrative activities is a definite asset.
- Completion of a Formal Post-Secondary/College Program of Two Academic Years or Equivalent
- The incumbent must possess over 1 year andincluding 3 years of experience as an administrative assistant, within asimilar environment
Administrative Assistant - Oshawa, Canada - Ontario Tech University
Description
Administrative Assistant - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1098
Faculty/Department: Office of the Deputy Provost
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term 11 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Level 5 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $46,196
Posting Date: April 25, 2024
Closing Date: May 1, 2024
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is a member of the Continuous Learning primary role of this position is to provide directed and general administrative support to the Director and members of the Continuous Learning team. This position supports members of the team and prioritizes supporting programs and initiatives as assigned, with priority given at the discretion of the Administrative Assistant acts as first point of contact to the Department.
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Required Skills:
Required Education:
Verification of Academic credentials may be required
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.
OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 4/29/2024
Expected End Date: 3/31/2025