NBCC
Community College
Administrative Assistant
Term(January 4, 2016 to December 31, 2016)
Competition # 15-6860-018-CB
Location: Corporate Office (Fredericton)
NBCC is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. Our College is committed to transforming lives and communities.When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and by our important role in social and economic development.
Reporting to the Interim Director of Institutional Research/Director of Finance, you are responsible for providing support to, and managing the day-to-day schedule and document needs of the Director, supporting the work of the department, and communicating effectively with internal and external clients.
Responsibilities include managing the flow of communications including gathering and disseminating information; preparing for, and advising director of upcoming meetings, etc.; attending meetings, taking minutes and completing follow-ups as required; drafting and preparing documents and presentations; and performing general administrative duties such as call screening, photo-copying, and faxing. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing and coordinating the scheduling of travel arrangements and monitoring monthly budgets, purchase orders, and expense reports.
The successful candidate must also have strong client service orientation, be detail-focused, demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently while also working cooperatively with others as required, monitor and check information, and develop and use detailed systems to organize and keep track of information.
Required qualifications for this opportunity include a high school diploma supplemented by a one-year post-secondary program in a related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent and related work experience, OR a high school diploma supplemented by a two-year diploma in Office Administration or a related field, plus two (2) years of recent and related experience. Extensive knowledge of the MS Office Suite of products is also required (intermediate level in Excel and Word is required). Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Written and spoken competence in English is required.
Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment and knowledge of, and experience using Oracle.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
NBCC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes a competitive bi-weekly salary for this position ranging from $1,363 to $1,644. This is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees collective agreement (Administrative and Program Support Services Group) for the College.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
Interested candidates must submit a detailed resume by November 23, 2015 via e-mail to humanresources@nbcc.ca or by mail to the following address: Human Resources, NBCC, 284 Smythe St., Fredericton, N.B., E3B 3C9. Applications must reference the competition number and position. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
Across our six unique campuses, NBCC upholds high quality learning environments for the development of career-ready, citizenry-engaged graduates. Our College utilizes innovative and diverse strategies to provide accessibility and success for all learners while meeting the changing demands of the labour market. We are demonstrating, in many ways, that our College is a leader in the post-secondary education sector. To read more about this exciting time in our history, and about why you will want to join the NBCC team, visit www.nbcc.ca.