Administrative Assistant

Dated: April 30, 2015                                             

Expires: May 8, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.
             

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Part-time Position (4 hours per day)
$21.70 to $25.06 per hour

COPE Position - Level 5

Under general supervision, the incumbent will report to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services. The following is a brief outline of the responsibilities. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

DUTIES:

Provide general administrative assistance, respond to general questions from emails, walk-ins telephone calls, and direct specific inquiries to appropriate staff member;
Ensure confidentiality at all times;
Schedule appointments for students/staff;    
Coordinate room bookings;                                                                                     
Maintain office files and record statistical data;
Organize and maintain office areas/rooms;
Verify Invigilator time cards for payroll;
Assist with the maintenance of the SAS website;                                            
Liaise with other departments as required;
Assist in developing and distributing information regarding SAS services;
Update brochures, forms, and display information;
Oversee the updating of information on SAS bulletin/display boards;
Other related duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

University Degree preferred - will consider equivalent (Post Secondary education with related experience);
The ability to interact with persons with disabilities;
 Proficient with Microsoft applications;
Experience with software designed for persons with disabilities (Dragon Natural Speaking, Kurzweil, Inspiration) and scanners/digital recorders an asset;
Familiarity with database software an asset;
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.  

Please note that this is a COPE position. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume along with the contact information of 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.