Admin Assistant _ Student Success Services

Administrative Assistant 

Full-time 1 year Term Position 

Saskatoon Campus

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.  

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. 

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality. 

Reporting to the Director, Student Success Services, the Administrative Assistant assumes responsibility for the administrative support responsibilities for the Saskatoon Campus. The Administrative Assistant performs administrative support duties and is responsible for a number of administrative and financial processes.  This position is within the scope of a CUPE bargaining unit; therefore, it will be filled in accordance with Article 9 of a CUPE Collective Agreement.

 Responsibilities:

• Perform primary receptionist duties for the student success services staff and various academic programs, and provide first contact assistance to guests and visitors and maintain and track data using a variety of computer programs.
• Data entry as needed.
• Assess incoming phone calls and schedule appointments or direct to appropriate staff or department. 
• Prepare, record, distribute and send correspondence and maintain an orderly and welcoming professional environment.
• The Administrative Assistant may be assigned additional units / departments or reassigned to other academic departments or centralized duties specific to the duties within the scope of the Administrative Assistant to meet operational needs.
• Assists students by determining who can best provide information needed; provides basic and initial assistance to students with questions about classes, registration, permissions, etc.; uses established guidelines (information in course catalogs, departmental and university documents, and established policies and procedures), and makes appointments for students with academic advisors.

Qualifications:

• High School Grade 12 Diploma; Minimum one-year Office Education certification or equivalent education, and two years related office experience required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

CUPE Pay Grade 8 - $46,677 - $52,208.

Closing Date: November 21, 2024

If you are ready to rise to the challenge and opportunity described for this position, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca/careers/. 

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position.  Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Closing Date:

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Human Resources by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.