ASSISTANT, JENNIFER KEEPING CENTRE – CASUAL

Cape Breton University; Sydney; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Breton University is seeking applicants for the Jennifer Keeping Centre (JKC) team within Academic Support Services as an Assistant. This casual position supports students with disabilities through coordinating services, arranging tutors, note takers, proctors and scribes, and maintaining student records.

The Assistant will provide reception and clerical support, prepare invoices and letters, and help manage files and timelines.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, diploma, or certificate is required or candidates with combination of academic and relevant experience may be considered.
• One year of experience in an academic environment is preferred.
• Maturity and experience in working with persons with disabilities is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and internet is required.
• Experience with Accommodate software would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and strong organizational/administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception services for students and visitors to the JKC.
• Provide clerical support such as typing letters/reports, photocopying, and maintenance of office files.
• Order office supplies as needed.
• Forward information to high school guidance counselors.
• Maintain contact information on societies for persons with disabilities.
• Maintain knowledge of the CBU Academic Calendar and JKC policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Organizational skills

Disability experience

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree, diploma, or certificate

Tools

Accommodate software

Job description

ASSISTANT, JENNIFER KEEPING CENTRE – CASUAL

• Location: CBU
• Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University is seeking applicants interested in joining the Jennifer Keeping Centre team within Academic Support Services as an Assistant. This position will be on a casual basis.

The Assistant will provide support services to the Jennifer Keeping Centre (JKC) – arrange and assist with the provision of services to CBU students with disabilities involving the acquisition, maintenance, and the implementation of assistive technologies as well as the coordination of support services such as note takers, tutors, scheduling proctors, and scribes for tests. The Assistant will also maintain and update files and collect and complete student employment timesheets.

Assist students with accessing relevant information and services in order to work and study successfully at CBU:

• Arrange/schedule tutors and note takers.
• Schedule proctors and scribes for tests/exams.
• Maintain all student files.
• Post transactions to student records to allow the Manager to track monies expended.
• Coordinate use of loaner equipment.
• Prepare memos and standard letters as required.
• Prepare invoices for services provided.
• Ensure accurate completion and submission of student employee timesheets.
• Maintain statistics of students using the JKC and services requested.
• Maintain familiarity with new assistive technologies and procedures/funding available to students.

Provide administrative support for the JKC:

• Provide reception services for students and visitors to the JKC.
• Provide clerical support such as typing letters and/or reports, photocopying, and maintenance of all office files.
• Order office supplies as needed.
• Forward appropriate information to high school guidance counselors.
• Maintain contact information on societies for persons with disabilities.
• Maintain working knowledge of the CBU Academic Calendar and JKC policies and procedures.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant degree, diploma, or certificate. Candidates with a combination of academic and relevant experience may be considered.
• One (1) year experience in an academic environment, preferably post-secondary.
• Maturity and experience in working with persons with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and internet.
• Experience with Accommodate software would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.