Administrative assistant – post secondary institution

Brandon University, situated at Brandon, MB R7A 6A9, is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant – post-secondary institution, who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Brandon University
Position: Administrative assistant – post-secondary institution
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.41 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Brandon, MB R7A 6A9

Also hiring: Production worker – food and beverage processing

Job Description

• The candidate must plan and coordinate seminars, conferences, and other events.
• The candidate must develop and implement policies and procedures.
• The candidate must record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• The candidate must answer the phone and relay phone calls and messages.
• The candidate must respond to electronic inquiries.
• The candidate must compile data, statistics, and other information.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of reports.
• The candidate must advise senior management.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain an accurate inventory.
• The candidate will be responsible for setting up and maintaining manual and computerized information filing systems.
• The candidate must type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• The candidate must perform data entry tasks.
• The candidate must maintain and manage a digital database.
• The candidate must plan for social events and guest programs.
• The candidate must coordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years, or equivalent experience, in Legal administrative assistant/secretary studies, Canadian government and politics, or Administrative assistant and secretarial science (general).
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in the education department.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about Google Docs, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word, SharePoint, MS Access, MS Office, Google Drive, and Electronic mail.

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must manage a large workload.
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health and Financial benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

hrapplications@brandonu.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 2025 – 25
• Cover letter