About Queen’s University
Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
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Job Summary
A Brief Overview
The Housing and Ancillary Services team manages 4,940 student beds in 18 residence buildings, as well as off-campus rental apartment and housing properties, three dining halls, numerous retail foodservice locations on campus, the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, Event Services and the Enrichment Studies Unit. Residence buildings also provide temporary accommodations for the summer conference, events and tourism markets. Revenue and services from these units support vital student life programs and contribute to the University’s learning environment.
The Residence Life and Services staff team is dedicated to the development of the whole student, promoting diversity, accountability, independence and success in a broader learning environment.
This position is responsible for office reception; greeting walk-in visitors and responding to phone calls, emails and LiveChat on behalf of the department. The Administrative Assistant needs to be able to handle sensitive situations, manage difficult enquiries and maintain confidentiality. Successful candidates will possess exceptional organizational and time management skills as well as an ability to focus in spite of competing priorities and frequent interruptions. Knowledge of office and computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet software, and the ability to learn new software packages as required, is essential in this position.
This position provides administrative support to the department. This position schedules meetings, prepares and distributes agendas, takes minutes, and diarizes follow-up as needed. This position performs data entry to create and/or maintain a variety of databases, and prepares and generates reports. This position also assists with planning and coordinating various events.
Job Description
What you will do
Required Education
Required Experience
Required Licenses and Certifications
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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