Department Assistant, Student Supports

6 months ago

Saskatoon, Canada SIIT Full time

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2000 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 4800 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**

The Department Assistant focuses on providing high level, confidential administrative support in order to carry out the day-to-day functions in their particular departments. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

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**General Accountability**

The Department Assistant is accountable for coordination and administrative support functions as well as establishing, maintaining, and overseeing effective administrative processes in their respective departments, consistent with SIIT standards and protocols. The incumbent provides administrative functions and works in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing demands and priorities. There is a requirement to be discreet in handling sensitive and confidential information, as well as organized, thorough, and conscientious to ensure high quality work. The work has department-wide impact and involves coordination with internal and external stakeholders in managing responsibilities and projects of department-wide scope. The primary role is to provide quality client service to the learners, staff, campus partners, guests and all those that interact with our front desks. This position provides additional support as required and includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
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**Specific Accountabilities**

**_ Administrative Support & Office Coordination_**
- Extensive knowledge of the functions, purposes and programs of SIIT to answer and direct routine inquires and promptly respond to inquiries as required
- Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in your department in order to support the accomplishment of business activities
- Coordinate all logistics of meeting requests including booking rooms, set up and take down of technology requirements, catering and refreshment requirements; as well as travel and accommodation requirements as required
- Provide administrative support for department meetings, committees, and or working groups as assigned, including preparation for technical support; preparation of agenda, minute taking and minute distribution
- Process departmental expenses, as well as attendance forms for signature, filing and distributing where appropriate or as assigned
- Handle and process documents with confidentiality and compliance while exercising best practice with administrative procedures: records management, records destruction and file maintenance - physical and electronic as well as the retention and destruction of documents
- Manage and maintain inventory of assets within the department
- Carry out quality control of data entry
- Purchase order coordination: distribution to vendors, creation of purchase orders, appropriate coding, and ensuring established procedures are followed
- Purchase and maintain adequate supply levels as required in department
- Create and maintain efficient and detailed electronic and paper file management processes
- Provide support and back-up coverage to departments and other Administrative Assistants during periods of high workload, absences, and as requested
- Provide back up to front desk reception, while operating a multiline switchboard and transferring calls where appropriate, taking messages as required
- Maintain regular communication with other SIIT Administration to ensure consistency in communications, SIIT practices and procedures
- Process department expenses and other applicable forms for signature, filing, and distributing where appropriate or as assigned
- Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement

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Student Focus _**
- Extensive knowledge of the functions, purposes, and overall values of Kahkisiw Supports model in order to respond and direct routine inquiries promptly to inquiries
- Determine nature of student requests and provide appropriate information or direct them to the appropriate team member
- Provide general information to students and screen calls for the department as necessary
- Maintain a calendar of events for the department, including supporting individual calendars, to ensure clear communication and transparency of schedules
- Administer UPASS program to all post secondary students this includes distribution and replacement, as well as keeping track of all files f

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