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Dalhousie University

Administrative Assistant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Pay: Salary $27.60-$34.94 per hour ($46,645 - $59,042 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Working hours: 32.5 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Administrative Assistant

Research Project

Department/Unit Faculty of Management - General

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S318-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $27.60-$34.94 per hour ($46,645 - $59,042 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification C5

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Management offers world-class management education that organizations value. We prepare students and employees to work with, inspire and lead others to tackle complex challenges and achieve responsible results. Reporting jointly to the Assistant Dean, Student Success and Experience and the Associate Dean Academic, the Administrative Assistant supports undergraduate students, advising operations, and academic program administration within the Faculty of Management.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student inquiries, providing information on programs, registration, academic policies, scholarships, and university procedures.
Coordinate advising operations, including triaging student requests, scheduling meetings for advisors and program staff, and supporting student success initiatives and events.
Maintain and manage student records, correspondence, program documentation, transfer credit information, and academic administration processes.
Collect, analyze, and report on student and program data, including work-term eligibility, advising metrics, surveys, and convocation reviews
Provide administrative support for undergraduate governance by coordinating committee meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, tracking decisions, and supporting institutional reporting requirements.
Assist with curriculum reviews, course evaluations, timetable management, academic integrity processes, program quality assurance, and student recruitment activities.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Business/office administration program with three to five years’ administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail when managing records, reports, meeting documentation, and academic program information.
Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to support student services, program administration, and decision-making.

Assets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Banner and interest in using AI-enabled tools.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Integrity
Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 09/24/2026

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22227

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for undergraduate student inquiries and coordinate advising operations, student success activities, and academic program administration. Maintain student and program records, analyze and report data, support governance meetings, and assist with curriculum, evaluations, timetables, academic integrity, quality assurance, and recruitment.

Requirements

Requires a business or office administration program and three to five years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and record-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; Microsoft Office and Banner experience are assets.

Skills

Administrative Coordination
Student Advising Support
Student Records Management
Data Collection and Analysis
Data Reporting
Meeting Coordination
Written and Verbal Communication
Organization and Prioritization
Attention to Detail
Independent Judgment
Initiative
Microsoft Office
Banner
Academic Program Administration
Committee Support

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health Plan
Dental Plan
Health Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program

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Keywords

Business Administration
Office Administration
Administrative Experience
Undergraduate Student Support
Student Advising
Academic Program Administration
Student Records
Transfer Credits
Work-Term Eligibility
Advising Metrics
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Data Reporting
Committee Meetings
Agendas and Minutes
Curriculum Reviews
Course Evaluations
Timetable Management
Academic Integrity
Program Quality Assurance
Student Recruitment
Microsoft Office
Banner
AI-Enabled Tools
Student Success Initiatives

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