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University of Waterloo

Administrative Coordinator

Waterloo, ON, Canada
Optometry, Canada

$56,494.16 - $70,617.70 · Full-time

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Pay: $56,494.16 - $70,617.70
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2–4 years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Original job description

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

Learn more about our recruitment process.

Job Requisition ID:

2026-02859

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Administrative Support

Employment Type:

Permanent

Department:

Faculty of Science - School of Optometry and Vision Science - Administrative Support

Hiring Range:

$56,494.16 - $70,617.70

Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

“The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:59PM.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Director, Administrative Officer, Executive Assistant, and the School of Optometry and Vision Science. This role ensures the efficient coordination of the Director’s Office, supports academic and strategic initiatives, and contributes to the effective delivery of administrative services across the School. The position facilitates communication, maintains critical records and processes, and supports faculty lifecycle activities, events, and facilities coordination to achieve the School’s academic, research, and operational objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Administrative Support for the Director

Assists the Executive Assistant in maintaining the Director’s schedule, including coordinating meetings, prioritizing requests, and handling confidential matters

Prepares agendas, documentation, correspondence, and meeting minutes to support decision-making and follow-up.

Maintains electronic platform (eg. SharePoint) where best practices and relevant guidance documents are shared with faculty and staff, at the direction of the Executive Assistant

Provide administrative support for program reviews, including requesting data and preparing and summarizing statistical reports.

Assists in the preparation of documentation and presentations for internal and external audiences related to the School.

Responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of all Optometry personnel

Supports faculty recruitment, appointments, tenure and promotion, and sabbatical processes as required with direction from the Executive Assistant.

Office Administration

As first point of contact, responds promptly and professionally to in-person, email, and telephone inquiries; directs inquiries to appropriate people/departments, manages shared email inboxes

Maintains an up-to-date listing of contacts and term contact lists for Optometry

Purchases and maintains office supply inventory using department purchasing card and WatProcure

Distributes daily mail to faculty, staff, and students and prepares shipping documents as required

Supports the leadership team on special projects as needed

Supports the academic team with administrative processes (eg, exam printing and pick-up, student key distribution, etc.)

Maintains the meeting room calendars and resolves any booking conflicts within the school

Facilities and Operations

Reports and tracks all building maintenance issues to Plant Operations and arranges for building repairs and maintenance as necessary

Maintain and monitor the door schedule for the School & liaise with IST to keep them informed of events and changes to school access hours

Issue key permits to incoming faculty/staff/students and visitors, and record/manage permit data in ensure accurate tracking and compliance with Key Control procedure

Manage key and fob assignments, including distribution and collection

Assists the Administrative Officer with office space allocation

Maintains an internal space inventory and room availability e-record for all office and research spaces within the building

Primary contact for signing out Optometry van keys to students and staff for clinical placements and outreach activities.

Supports the Health and Safety Committee by scheduling meetings and minute-taking, maintaining first-aid kits, bulletin boards and completing safety inspections as required

Event Support

Assists and supports various team members across the school, providing logistical support and day-of-event support as required

Assists with coordinating meetings and ordering catering for staff/faculty meetings or events; may

assist with the event setup and take down as needed

Assists with issuing parking permits for events

Required Qualifications

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

2–4 years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic environment.

Experience supporting senior leadership and handling confidential information.

Experience coordinating events or academic processes is an asset.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Nature and Scope

Contacts: Regular interaction with faculty, staff, students, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Level of Responsibility: Individual contributor responsible for coordinating administrative processes.

Decision-Making Authority: Exercises judgment in scheduling, prioritization, and escalation of issues.

Physical and Sensory Demands: Office work requires attention to detail and multitasking.

Working Environment: Office-based academic environment with peak periods during events and academic cycles.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Coordinator provides operational support to the Director and the School of Optometry and Vision Science, including managing schedules, documentation, and office processes. The role also facilitates communication, coordinates events, and oversees facilities and safety-related administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 2–4 years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting, is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

Administrative support
Time management
Organizational skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Database management
Problem-solving
Interpersonal skills
Event coordination
Scheduling
Record keeping
Facilities coordination

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Administrative Coordinator
University of Waterloo
Academic environment
SharePoint
WatProcure
Faculty support
Records management
Office administration
Facilities management
Health and Safety
Event logistics
Data reporting
Personnel records
Key control
Scheduling
Correspondence
Stakeholder management

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