Academic Administrative Assistant

Red Crow Community College; Stand Off; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Crow Community College seeks an Academic Administrative Assistant for the Niitsitapi Health Care Aide Program at the Standoff campus. The role supports staff, students and community members, handling calls, inquiries, mail and records, and coordinating with instructors.

The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong communication skills, and be proficient with common office software. A knowledge of Blackfoot language is an asset.

Qualifications

• College diploma in a relevant discipline is required
• Minimum three years of administrative support in a post-secondary setting
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database and web content management
• Knowledge of Blackfoot language is an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties within the NHCA program
• Answer queries from students, staff and community
• Assist Program Lead and instructors with student information, recruitment & retention
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with students, staff and college stakeholders

Skills

Administrative support

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database skills

Web content mgmt

Education

College Diploma

Job description

Department: Niitsitapi Health Care Aide Program, Main Campus, Standoff, AB

Job Title: Academic Administrative Assistant

Term: 1-year position – with the possibility of an extension

Status: Full-Time

Closing Date: Until A Suitable Candidate Is Found

General Description: The Academic Administrative Assistant will work within the Niitsitapi Health Care Aide Program at Red Crow Community College. Assisting staff, students and community members. Some roles and responsibilities include answering telephones, transferring calls, addressing queries from students, staff, and community members, photocopying, sending and receiving mail, keeping detailed records. Work closely with the Department Lead on various clerical and administrative duties and assisting the instructor & students as required. This person must possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. The Academic Administrative Assistant must be very organized, have a strong work ethic, proficient computer skills, the ability to try new systems, and a willingness to learn.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general clerical duties within the Niitsitapi Health Care Aide Program.
• Deal with queries from students, staff and the community;
• Work with the Program Lead and instructors to assist students in the NHCA program
• Assist instructors with student information, recruiting & retention of students;
• File and manage student data; review & create a filing system for NHCA Program information.
• Work with other departments within Red Crow Community College;
• To respond to requests in a timely manner;
• To maintain confidentiality of information;
• To maintain professional relationships with students, instructors, and members of the Red Crow Community College;

Necessary Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• College Diploma in a relevant discipline required;
• A minimum of three years of administrative support in a post-secondary educational setting is required;
• Knowledge of administrative service principles and practices;
• Demonstrate proficiency in office experience through computer skills that include word processing and spreadsheets, the use of a database, web content management system, and other systems that may apply to the educational institution;
• A working knowledge of Blackfoot language and understanding of First Nations culture is an asset

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