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Career Services Administrative Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Edmonton

Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum six months of administrative experience
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Ability to set priorities and manage changing/conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
  • Ability to embrace change, adapt to new information, and work proactively and positively in an evolving organizational context

Responsibilities

  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, answer phones and respond to routine and general inquiries, greet visitors to Career Services directing inquiries and/or visitors to the Manager, Career Services, or Career Services Officer as appropriate.
  • Contact students and recent JD graduates to obtain employment status information and create an Excel workbook to compile employment status statistics, and enter and analyze data.
  • Update law firm details, including contact information and hiring needs, and assist the Manager, Career Services, with scheduling employer outreach meetings and firm hop receptions.
  • Maintain office equipment, including troubleshooting photocopier and phone issues and the inventory of office supplies and orders supplies, contact Facilities & Operations regarding maintenance issues.
  • Assist with Career Services communications, including weekly newsletters, promotional and event material, ensuring the website is updated as required, draft routine correspondence for the Manager and Career Services Officer, and create Google slides for Career Services presentations to students.
  • Organize Career Services events in collaboration with Law's Events/General Administrator, assist with identifying and securing appropriate venues, catering, promotional material, event set-up, and tear-down, create event invitations and Google sign-up sheets, and follow up on RSVPs.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Career Services Administrative Assistant position?

The salary range for this position is $17,606.58 to $23,581.05 (pro-rated).

How many hours per week does this position require?

This position requires 14 hours per week.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a part-time position funded by the operating funds of the University of Alberta.

Who is eligible to apply for this position?

This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

The preferred qualifications include experience drafting, reviewing, and editing written material in an academic setting.

What is the term length for this position?

This position has a term length of one year plus a day, with the possibility of extension.

Where is this job located?

This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

What are the main duties of the Career Services Administrative Assistant?

Main duties include processing mail, responding to inquiries, assisting with employment status data collection, maintaining office equipment, communications support, and organizing Career Services events.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

The minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, a minimum of six months of administrative experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Is there an inclusive hiring process in place?

Yes, the University of Alberta is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. Accommodations can be requested for the interview process.

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