Description
The University of Calgary invites applications for temporary Administrative Support positions in various departments. Your key purpose is to provide temporary part-time or full-time, short-term administrative support.
Job Details:
Duties will vary depending on the position and the department, and may include general reception, customer service, photocopying, filing, and/or data entry. As well, you may co-ordinate and organize a variety of operations and services, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, draft documents, and develop presentations using a variety of software programs.
Accountabilities may include the ability to complete all work assigned in a thorough and accurate manner. Ability to manage your time effectively to carry out overall administrative support to the department. As well as the ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your qualifications should include a Grade 12 diploma supplemented with training and experience in an administrative role. You have strong organizational, and time-management skills and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You have excellent typing and proof reading skills. As well, you have a great working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Application Deadline: This is an ongoing posting and applicants will be reviewed as they are received. Please indicate the length of appointment you are interested in and days of availability in your cover letter.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Part of the AUPE bargaining unit, classification will vary based on duties and responsibilties of the role being filled.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.