Psychology Administrative Assistant

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers invites applications for an Administrative Assistant in Counseling & Clinical Services (CCS) at North Campus, Edmonton. This in-person role is the first point of contact for students seeking support.

You will work with a small team to keep daily clinic operations running, manage competing priorities, respond to students in distress with empathy, and learn new systems and processes.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for students seeking support.
• Assist with daily clinic operations and learning new systems.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Counselling & Clinical Services (CCS) is a mental health clinic with a strong team culture and a shared commitment to student well-being. As an Administrative Assistant, you will often be the first point of contact for students seeking support, helping create a welcoming and supportive environment.

You will work alongside a collaborative team of four administrative staff to ensure the clinic operates smoothly and students receive compassionate, professional support. This role involves managing competing priorities in a busy environment, responding to students in distress with empathy and composure, learning new systems and processes, and using strong organizational and problem-solving skills to support the team and daily operations.

Reporting to the Director of CCS, you will join an interdisciplinary clinic of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, doctoral residents and practicum students.