Student Commons Administrator

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a part-time Student Commons Administrator at North Campus Edmonton. You will be the first point of contact for visitors to the Carruthers Student Commons, ensuring a welcoming and safe experience while managing space bookings and basic tech support.

Regular shifts are Monday–Friday day hours with occasional evenings and weekends, plus vacation coverage for full-time staff. This role ends May 17, 2027.

Qualifications

• Part-time availability: 25 hours per week.
• In-person role at North Campus Edmonton.
• Strong communication and welcoming demeanor.
• Understanding of student services and campus resources.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors to the Carruthers Student Commons.
• Manage space bookings and access control.
• Assist visitors with technology and event setup.
• Support staff coverage for vacations and weekend/evening shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Visitor management

Communication

Event support

Tools

Booking system

Technology support

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.

This position has an end date ofMay 17, 2027.

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

Reporting to the Student Commons Lead, this part-time (25 hrs/wk) Student Commons Administrator (SC Adm) position with an expected end date of May 17, 2027, is the first point of contact for visitors to the Carruthers Student Commons in the Alberta School of Business and is responsible for creating a welcoming, safe, and overall excellent visitor experience.

The Carruthers Student Commons will be open seven days per week, with the SC Adm regularly working Monday-Friday during the day with occasional evening and weekend shifts as needed. Additionally, this position will act as the primary person for FT staff vacation coverage (up to 40 hours per week) when needed. Other casual student staff typically cover the evening and weekend shifts.

The Carruthers Student Commons is a gathering and workspace for University of Alberta students, with dedicated workspaces for Alberta School of Business clubs. The SC Adm will be responsible for managing space booking and access, ensuring the space is well maintained and safe, carrying out tidying duties throughout the space, identifying issues that should be brought to the Student Commons Lead and/or Business Services Officer, and performing opening/closing procedures. The SC Adm will support visitors with technology as needed and will identify and execute opportunities to support students with information and activities. As a key point of contact for students, the SC Adm will have thorough knowledge and understanding of services available to students, including health and wellness and advising services. The SC Adm will work with other University staff to host engaging events for students in the space.