Administrative Assistant: Programs and Services

Position:

The position of Administrative Assistant: Programs and Services is a Category 4 position under the Support Staff Collective Agreement responsible and accountable to the Assistant Executive Director.

Desired Qualifications:

Experiential

The successful candidate should have demonstrated the following attributes:

· an ability to work independently under pressure in a fast paced environment

· teamwork

· problem solving and decision making

· professionalism and confidentiality

· initiative and creativity

· cooperation and collaboration

· positivity/respectfulness

· ability to multi-task

Academic

The successful candidate should have successfully completed a program of study in business/office administration or equivalent. Extensive software skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with use of website and social media, knowledge of SharePoint and LaserFiche will be considered assets. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Duties:

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic work environment and will need to be adaptable to changing and challenging work assignments. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

· Working as part of the Programs and Services Team

· Assisting and supporting the work of administrative staff officers

· Providing office support activities, including but not limited to maintaining minutes, preparing and proofing agendas, presentations and other documents, scheduling and arranging meeting logistics, file management, letter writing, and organizing and prioritizing correspondence

· Screening calls, e-mails, and social media contact, assisting with and directing inquiries

· Liaising with vendors and outside agencies

· Overnight travel may be required.

· Assisting with overflow work from other team areas and filling in for the receptionist as required.

· Other duties as assigned

Compensation: - starting Salary $48,462 with a full range of benefits as per the support staff collective agreement.

Closing Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm

All applicants are required to provide two recent professional references. All applications will be held in confidence, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide an up-to-date certificate of conduct.

For further information or to apply in confidence contact:

Assistant Corporate Services

Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association

3 Kenmount Road

St. John's, NL A1B 1W1

Phone: