Arts Department Assistant - Hybrid Role with Growth

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Canada is seeking a Department Assistant, Arts to join the Faculty of Arts team. The role provides administrative support, requires high attention to detail, and supports senior academic leadership in confidential record-keeping and decision-making.

Qualifications include a four-year bachelor’s degree, three years of related experience, and a 50 wpm typing speed; proficiency with MS Office and Banner/FAST systems is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year bachelor degree from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution.
• Three years recent related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Experience with data analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Faculty of Arts and related departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in record-keeping and decisions.
• Assist the DBM, Chair(s), Associate Deans, and Dean with administrative processes.

Skills

Excellent English (oral & written)

Strong communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS SharePoint

Outlook

Banner

FAST

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Canada is seeking a Department Assistant, Arts to join the Faculty of Arts team. The role provides administrative support, requires high attention to detail, and supports senior academic leadership in confidential record-keeping and decision-making.

Qualifications include a four-year bachelor’s degree, three years of related experience, and a 50 wpm typing speed; proficiency with MS Office and Banner/FAST systems is an asset.