Administrative Assistant (CLA3), Entrepreneurship - Central Office

What you will be doing

As the Administrative Assistant you will:

• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day administrative functions of the NSCC Entrepreneurship department.
• Maintain filing systems (electronic and hard copy) oversee expense claims and invoices; have calendar management responsibilities; be responsible for all meeting logistics and for providing confidential administrative support on various matters.
• Be responsible for coordinating and tracking information taking and distributing meeting minutes and coordinating materials and meeting arrangements.
• Coordinate departmental travel logistics

You are versatile flexible and experienced in supporting administrative activities. This position requires a high level of initiative with an incumbent who anticipates needs and takes proactive measures within scope of authority. You will be an integral contact person providing quality service to clients of NSCC Entrepreneurship.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary credential in business or office administration. High school completion with significant years of administrative experience will also be considered.
• You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in general office administration and/or Administrative Assistant experience.
• Occupational experience that includes business entrepreneurship or startup support would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail Teams and other conferencing platforms.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation delivery and evaluation and understand the post-secondary environment

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You are comfortable working independently and can take initiative to meet deadlines and team goals
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to projects events and activities
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities
• You are dedicated to life-long learning
• You understand and have experience working with entrepreneurs or those that support entrepreneurs

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.