Casual Administrative Assistant

The Casual Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Dean and the School for Continuing Studies (SCS) and reception duties.

**Essential Functions of the Job**:
**FOR THE SCHOOL FOR CONTINUING STUDIES (SCS)**

*Provide administrative support, to the Dean of the SCS including:

- Reception duties
- Other administrative tasks as assigned

**FOR BOOTH UC**
- Provide classroom support at Petersen Hall such as assist with classroom supplies and technology and contact IT for technology assistance

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**1. Required**
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Fully supportive of the integration of faith and learning in a Christian university-level setting and a commitment to the Mission of Booth University College
- Ability to integrate your Christian faith within the workplace
- 1 year directly related experience
- Proficient in working with office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and graphic presentation software
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant field
- Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate by distance to maintain and strengthen contact with sessional instructors
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in order to accomplish several steps and tasks that occur at many different times throughout the year and to deliver on multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of people, frequently exchanging information; communicating proactively; and assisting students and faculty in the use of databases, online tools, etc.
- Ability to manage own time and to be productive and self-disciplined with limited supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality

**2. Assets (Preferred Qualifications)**
- Experience with WordPress and creating or updating webpages
- Experience with Populi or another learning management system (LMS) in a post-secondary institution
- Knowledge of The Salvation Army

This is a part -time, term position with up to 17 hours per week. Booth University College offers a stimulating university college environment, a mission-driven purpose, and the opportunity to contribute to change as Booth UC moves forward on its commitment to its mission**:Education for a Better World.**

**Application Instructions**

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

**About Booth University College**

Booth UC is a Christian university college located in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and rooted in The Salvation Army’s history of meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society. As an open-enrollment institution, we welcome students from many different backgrounds, cultures, and countries. Deeply committed to social justice, we blend Christian faith and rigorous scholarship with a passion for service. Our approach to learning is anchored in academic excellence and based on a vision of social justice, hope, and mercy for all. We are committed to our mission**:Education for a Better World**. This is described in our mission statement:

- William and Catherine Booth University College, a Christian university college rooted in The Salvation Army’s Wesleyan theological tradition, brings together Christian faith, rigorous scholarship, and a passion for service. The University College educates students to understand the complexities of our world, to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be active contributors to society, and to know how the Christian faith compels them to bring hope, social justice, and mercy into our world._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: No less than 17 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3B 2N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person