Job Opportunity: Administrative Support – Portage College Lac La Biche Campus

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Trades & Technology

Location: Lac La Biche Campus

Job number: 24-058

Position type: Sessional

Posting date: January 21, 2025

Salary: $23.73 – $30.78 per hour (plus 11.2% vacation/holiday pay)

Closing date: Until a suitable candidate is found

ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrative support to work with our Trades & Technology department. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Work closely with program coordinators and faculty to ensure efficient and effective delivery of programming.
• Provides daily administrative support to the program coordinators.
• Record, track and monitor student information, including attendance, grades, withdrawals and program progress.
• Reception, word processing, data entry, responding to general inquiries, phone follow-up, records management and compiling and creating reports.
• Assist with student recruitment, admissions, intakes, and student practicums.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or certificate in office administration or business administration. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Minimum two years’ experience in administrative support, preferably at a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong skills in organization, multitasking, data entry and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work independently, but also part of an integrated and dynamic team.
• Proficient with computers, especially MS Office.
• Knowledge of Portage College programs, admissions and registration procedures would be a definite asset.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

HOW TO APPLY

Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.