Acadia University Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Full-time 2 days ago
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$51,504 - $51,504 CAD yearly
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The Opportunity
Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: School of Nursing
Position Type: SEIU Admnistrative Assistant 3, Full-time
Date Posted: September 23, 2026
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Competition #: 26-24-AU
Salary: $51,504 per annum (SEIU Administrative Assistant 3)
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly organized and service-oriented
Administrative Assistant to join our
School of Nursing. This is an opportunity to bring your administrative expertise to a dynamic academic environment and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the School of Nursing.
The Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing will provide general and financial administrative support to the Director and faculty within the School of Nursing. Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will manage initiatives that support the Director, faculty, and students while ensuring the effective and efficient workflow and operation of the school. Duties include supporting faculty teaching and research, reception, communications, clerical and financial management, and public relations.
The Administrative Assistant contributes to developing the timetable for all courses offered through the school, supports recruitment of new students, assists in the process of hiring new faculty, provides support for the faculty career development process, and will serve as a contributing member on various School of Nursing committees.
The Administrative Assistant will support the Director with the preparation of the annual budget, monitor and reconcile expenses to ensure compliance for all budget lines; investigate discrepancies; coordinate and monitor payments and support faculty research by providing administrative support.
What you'll need
Qualifications
- We are seeking a candidate who has completed a recognized post-secondary program in either office or business administration or a University Degree, related work experience is required.
- Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Must be comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets.
- Proven experience delivering a high level of client service and demonstrated ability to think clearly, resolve issues, and work under pressure.
- Sensitivity to work with detailed and confidential material.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to prioritize workload while providing top-notch customer service.
- Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Acadia's academic programs and administrative procedures is an asset.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].
A Little Bit About Us
Acadia University
Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.
Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.
To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.
Are you interested?
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TO APPLY:
Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by October 1, 2026. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however, consideration is dependent upon result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: School of Nursing
Position Type: SEIU Admnistrative Assistant 3, Full-time
Date Posted: September 23, 2026
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Competition #: 26-24-AU
Salary: $51,504 per annum (SEIU Administrative Assistant 3)
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
What you'll do
Qualifications
- We are seeking a candidate who has completed a recognized post-secondary program in either office or business administration or a University Degree, related work experience is required.
- Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Must be comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets.
- Proven experience delivering a high level of client service and demonstrated ability to think clearly, resolve issues, and work under pressure.
- Sensitivity to work with detailed and confidential material.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to prioritize workload while providing top-notch customer service.
- Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Acadia's academic programs and administrative procedures is an asset.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].
A Little Bit About Us
Acadia University
Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.
Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.
To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
TO APPLY:
Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by October 1, 2026. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however, consideration is dependent upon result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
