Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Centre

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University’s Iniskim Centre is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage communications and promotions. You will prepare and distribute an electronic newsletter twice a month, sourced from on- and off-campus information, and support events with promotion, supplies, and records.

You’ll also handle routine administrative tasks, attend/represent the Centre at academic and cultural events, and contribute to student wellness and academic success through professional service.

Qualifications

• Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent.
• Two Years of Administrative Experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute an online newsletter for the Indigenous community at Mount Royal University (50%).
• Coordinate with Iniskim Centre staff to plan institutional events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, Pow Wow, Round Dance, and Indigenous Honouring Ceremonies (25%).
• Attend to administrative needs within the Iniskim Centre, including event promotion, ordering supplies, and maintaining records (15%).
• Prepare and distribute notes and action items from weekly Iniskim Centre staff meetings (10%).

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent

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Job Title

Job Type

Flexible

Union

Exempt

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD03 Administrative Services III (Salary Grade 15)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

8/31/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Role

Working within the Iniskim Centre ,this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The Iniskim Centre Administrative Assistant is responsible for the administrative duties of the Iniskim Centre, particularly with communications and promotions. The primary task is to prepare and distribute an electronic newsletter twice per month, with information that is gathered and collected from organizations both on and off-campus. Secondary duties include event support, ordering supplies, and representing the Iniskim Centre at academic and cultural events.

The role of Administrative Assistant is critical for maintaining a high standard of professionalism within the Iniskim Centre. As a staff member, they are entrusted by the Indigenous community at MRU to make decisions that support student wellness and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Creating and distributing an online newsletter to inform and support the Indigenous community at Mount Royal University (50%)
• Coordinating with Iniskim Centre staff to plan institutional events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, Pow Wow, Round Dance, and the Indigenous Honouring Ceremonies (25%)
• Attending to administrative needs within the Iniskim Centre, including tasks such as: event promotion, ordering supplies, and maintaining records (15%)
• Preparing and distributing notes and action items from weekly Iniskim Centre staff meetings (10%)

Qualifications

• Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent
• Two Years of Administrative Experience

Salary:$23.64 - $29.89 per hour

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .