Administrative Assistant (Financial Services) - Permanent Full-Time

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus
Department: 
Financial Services
Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 4:30pm

Dated: September 9, 2015                                                    Expires: September 18,2015 4:30 p.m.

                      

 

Administrative Assistant

Office of Financial Services

Schedule II, Band 2

$40,727.33 to $50,908.64

 

 

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Associate Vice-President, Financial Services and the Office of Financial Services.  Primary responsibilities include support to the Associate Vice-President, Financial Services through maintaining calendar and scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, minute taking, formatting documents, maintaining electronic and paper filing systems, directing telephone and walk-in traffic as well as answering general inquiries relating to the Office's services.  Additional responsibilities include the administration, management, audit and support for the University's purchasing and corporate credit cards.  Specifically the incumbent will apply policies to collect and analyze credit card statements, and ensure that proper documentation and authorization is provided. 

 

The successful candidate will possess a university degree and two years of related experience. Extensive knowledge of financial information systems and Microsoft Windows/Office computer environment is required.  Experience with Datatel ERP (Ellucian) system is preferred.  Specific skills include the ability to handle all duties in a confidential manner and work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent's superior communication, organization and interpersonal skills are complemented by a dedication to outstanding customer service.  Familiarity with University accounting practices and procedures is considered an asset.  

 

Please send your cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

 

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email:  human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

 

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.  We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Should accommodations be required to facilitate an interview, please contact Human Resources.