Administrative Assistant

CDI College, Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI College – Brampton is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help keep campus operations running smoothly. You will manage schedules, handle correspondence, greet visitors, and support events while ensuring accurate records and strong customer service.

The role requires at least one year of office experience and a graduation degree, with excellent written and spoken communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of office experience.
• Graduation degree required.
• Advanced oral and written communication, including presentation and group facilitation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with in-person and online event procedures and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support including mailing, scanning, faxing, ordering supplies, reception coverage, correspondence, data entry, filing, scheduling meetings and booking rooms.
• Front Desk duties: greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate area.
• Assist Career Services with activities and maintain campus security and access to facilities and equipment.
• Maintain internal communications and messages between staff and students.
• Maintain student transcript databases with marks and attendance.
• Keep policies, procedures and forms up to date and stocked.
• Supervise entrance examinations for admissions staff and make-up exams for instructors.
• Monitor, maintain and order general office supplies and academic consumables.
• Provide backup support for Orientation, Recruitment, Instructor support and campus processes.”],
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Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduation degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certifications programs across various disciplines such as business,healthcare, technology, and art and design.

Your Role in a Snapshot:

"Administrative Assistant: The Backbone of Efficient Operations"!

An Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in keeping an office running smoothly. They handle a variety of tasks including managing schedules, organizing files, responding to emails, and coordinating meetings. In this role, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask are essential. Administrative Assistants often act as the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that operations flow seamlessly across departments.

Location: CDI College – Brampton

Compensation: $40,000 annually

Job Type: Full-timeSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Start Date: As soon as possible

Your Day to Day:

Specifically, the “Administrative Assistant” will be responsible for:

• Providing general support including but not limited to mailing, scanning and faxing, ordering supplies, reception coverage, preparing correspondence, data entry, filing, scheduling/arranging meetings and booking rooms, and maintaining databases, reports, documents and other office files.
• Front Desk duties such as greeting visitors to the campus and directing them to the appropriate area.
• Assisting the Career Services department with their activities.Maintaining general security by managing access to the campus facilities and equipment and supplies. If available observing security monitor.
• Maintaining internal communication and messages between staff and students.
• Maintaining student transcript databases through entering marks and attendance.
• Maintaining policies, procedures and up to date forms files; keeping files adequately stocked.
• Supervising entrance examinations for admissions staff, and student make-up examinations for instructors.
• Monitoring, maintaining and ordering general office supplies, books and academic consumable for the campus.
• Providing back up & support with respect to:Orientation, Recruitment, Instructor support, Campus processes and procedures.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Requires at least 1 years of office experience and a graduation degree.
• Must have advanced oral and written communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation.
• Demonstrates high standards of behavior, professionalism, and commitment to quality service.Experience with both in-person and online event procedures, tools, and advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and strong team player.
• Ability to build relationships with external vendors, make decisions under pressure, and experience with email marketing is an asset.

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with office management software and tools such as CRM systems or project management platforms.

Don’t hold back! We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team.
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