SPARC Office Assistant

Career and Professional Development Center; Corner Brook; Hybrid; CAD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Career and Professional Development Center is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to support the SPARC Office, helping improve productivity and processes. The role involves up to 20 hours per week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with an hourly wage of $12–$15.

Applicants should apply via Handshake with a resume and cover letter. Starting Fall 2026, candidate will engage in website updates, content creation for social media, event planning, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student, Communication Studies preferred.
• Previous work experience is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be conscientious, prompt and have respect for the confidential nature of the office.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of general office equipment, preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor, appearance and strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service skills including flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Works with Information Services to update website and prepare office materials (e.g. newsletter, funding opportunity announcements, research week).
• Creates engaging content for office's social media accounts
• Organizes activities and logistics for office events (e.g. Research Week, campus events)
• Notifies researchers of compliance training, monitors completion and prepares reports as needed
• Performs general duties related to day-to-day operations, on campus errands, as well as special projects.
• Provides administrative support.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Enrolled student

Communication Studies preferred

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

This position will provide administrative support and overall engagement with improving the productivity and processes of the SPARC Office.

JOB DETAILS

Position begins Fall 2026, up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). Position pays hourly wage of $12-15/hour. Interested applicants should complete an application via Handshake including a resume and cover letter. Questions can be sent to [e-mail].

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Information Services to update website and prepare office materials (e.g. newsletter, funding opportunity announcements, research week).
• Creates engaging content for office's social media accounts
• Organizes activities and logistics for office events (e.g. Research Week, campus events)
• Notifies researchers of compliance training, monitors completion and prepares reports as needed
• Performs general duties related to day-to-day operations, on campus errands, as well as special projects.
• Provides administrative support.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled as a student, Communication Studies preferred
• Previous work experience is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are necessary
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be conscientious, prompt and have respect for the confidential nature of the office;
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of general office equipment, preferred
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and detail oriented.
• Professional demeanor, appearance and strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service skills including flexibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working conditions include a combination of working in the office and remotely as needed.
• Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.