Administrative Assistant, Casual - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

About MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 40 majors.Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuutina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the Bissett School of BusinessThe Bissett School of Business brings to you an innovative education that combines sound academic programs with leading edge industry practices.Aspiring to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment, Bissett challenges students to become community leaders. Using fundamentals of experiential learning and small class sizes, students are provided with opportunities to connect with industry professionals and local communities throughout their degree.We offer a different kind of business education, to students who want to make a change in our world. The experience at Bissett is very unique, challenging students to put knowledge into practice by engaging in real client projects and directed research. By studying at Bissett our students will transform their degree into their passion.About the RoleThis three-month full-time position will provide backup for an administrative professional on leave. The successful candidate will work closely with five other administrative assistants as well as the department chair and the associate dean, to ensure tasks and job functions are completed; this will include assisting other administrators with their own tasks.Responsibilities

• Accountabilities/Duties:
• Administrative support
• Department chair’s calendar and meeting setups
• Frontline assistance for department’s FT and contract faculty members
• Respond to student inquiries
• Workload validations; SPOTs; peer evaluation tracking
• Course outlines; textbooks; deferred exam coordination
• Distribution lists
• Website updates: photos, bios, etc.
• Room bookings
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• We would ideally hire an individual with solid administrative experience at Mount Royal University, able to efficiently execute the outlined tasks with minimal instruction or oversight.

Closing Date: September 13, 2022A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 999999.pdf).Quick Apply

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