Senior Administrative Assistant - Criminology & Asian Studies

Saint Mary’s University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Canadian university in Halifax is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV to provide administrative support to the Department of Criminology and the Asian Studies Program. This full-time role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to operate independently in a university setting. Successful applicants will have experience handling confidential materials and working under pressure. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension plan

Holiday closures

Summer hour schedule

Employee Transit E-Pass

Qualifications

• Minimum one year related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to faculty.
• Organize departmental meetings and special events.
• Maintain filing systems and databases.
• Assist with the hiring of part-time instructors.
• Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Completion of high school plus 1 year Community College in business/secretarial course

Experience in a university environment

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

A prestigious Canadian university in Halifax is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV to provide administrative support to the Department of Criminology and the Asian Studies Program. This full-time role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to operate independently in a university setting. Successful applicants will have experience handling confidential materials and working under pressure. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.