F/W 26/27 - Markham Campus YSpace Operations Assistant (Program Administration Assistant)

MDA; Markham; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-study opportunity

Job summary

York University in Markham is seeking a Program Administration Assistant (Work Study) to provide administrative support to the YSpace programs and initiatives. The role requires current enrollment as a York student, proficient MS Office skills, and strong organizational abilities.

You will communicate with participants, assist in preparing documents, scheduling, and data presentation, working both in a team and independently within a busy campus hub environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a York student.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to present data in a variety of document and display format.
• Ability to work within a team setting as well independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to YorkSpace programs and initiatives.
• Communicate information clearly to stakeholders and team members.
• Support scheduling, data entry, and document preparation as needed.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Data presentation

Teamwork/Independence

Education

York student enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

F/W 26/27 - Markham Campus YSpace Operations Assistant (Program Administration Assistant)

Posting Number

114233

Job Title *

F/W 26/27 - Markham Campus YSpace Operations Assistant (Program Administration Assistant)

Department/Faculty (BU)

YSpace - York Pan-University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub

Affiliation *

Work Study

Casual

Job Start Date

09-08-2026

Job End Date

04-30-2027

Posting Intent

Work Study: This is an open posting. We are collecting applications from all interested students. You must meet eligibility requirements to be considered for these roles.

Access Full Position PostingPurpose: The Program Administration Assistant provides administrative support to various programs and initiatives.Education: Must be enrolled as a York student.Experience: Previous work experience may be considered.Skills:

• Ability to provide communicate with others to explain and share information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to present data in a variety of document and display format.
• Ability to work within a team setting as well independently.

Access Full Position Posting

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