School Administrative Assistant at Selkirk College

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School Administrative Assistant

The School of University Arts and Sciences and Mir Centre for Peace invite applications for a School Administrative Assistant. The successful applicant will have the education and experience to provide secretarial, administrative and project support for the UAS school chair and program coordinators, the Mir Centre for Peace chair, and the dean. The School Administrative Assistant is the primary contact for the School of University Arts and Sciences and, as such, the position requires proactive planning, strong judgement, and independent thinking.

Location Castlegar Department Education Subdepartment School of University Arts and Sciences Employee Group PPWC Recruitment Type Internal Appointment Type Temporary FTE 1 Hrs / Week 35 Desired Start Date 01/03/2026 End Date (if applicable) 01/11/2027 Competition # 15128

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide school administrative support, including:

• liaise between dean, school chair, program coordinators, and faculty;
• respond to inquiries from staff, students, program partners, and the public;
• advise prospective applicants on admissions requirements and program information;
• support school chair with daily operations of school programs;
• assist school chair with managing student issues, including academic and behavioural violations;
• coordinate meetings, appointments, and events, including scheduling, invitations, preparation of agendas and minutes;
• support chairs to manage program advisory committees and the Mir Advisory Council;
• brief the dean and chairs on upcoming events, requirements, and commitments;
• help coordinate program reviews, instructor evaluations, and personnel information;
• assist with onboarding new faculty and office space set up;
• maintain school documents, such as program policies, course outlines, class schedules, and distribution lists;
• provide clerical support, including filing system set up and maintenance;
• liaise with internal and external services in organizing events;
• prepare correspondence, forms, invoices, and other related documentation;
• book travel arrangements and process expense claims;
• reconcile credit card accounts;
• assist in the design and maintenance of websites related to the schools;
• create promotional materials to market school programs (posters, handouts, event listings, video content);
• perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Keyboarding at 60 wpm
• Proficient in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 applications (including Teams, Forms, Word, PowerPoint), with advanced skills in Excel and Unit 4 ERP preferred
• Knowledge of Selkirk College admission and registration procedures and related college policies
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities amid conflicting demands
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to show initiative and introduce creative and innovative approaches to effectively support both project work and day-to-day work
• Excellent attention to detail, and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduation, plus completion of a Diploma in an Office Administration, Business or related Program with a word processing or accounting option.
• Minimum 3-years related experience.

This is a temporary, full-time (100%) position, covering a leave, commencing March 1, 2026, and ending November 1, 2027, or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary will be Pay Grade 8, $33.38 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.

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To ensure your application is considered, you must apply directly through the Selkirk College Careers page.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.