Administrative Assistant (Sciences)

Date Posted: Posting Deadline: January 7 2026
Department: Faculty of Science Advising Centre
Permanent Full-time
NSGEU Local 179 Group 6 ($43410 - $51418 annually)
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We are currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant IV to join our Faculty of Science Advising Centre team.
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Holiday closure
Administrative Assistant IV for the Faculty of Science Advising Centre works as a staff member of the Faculty of Science. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Academic Advisor the Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Science Advising Centre including functions of the Dean Associate Deans and Science Academic Advisors as appropriate. This role is the first point of contact to respond to basic inquiries from all students faculty University staff and external persons and provides appropriate referrals for complex inquiries. The Administrative Assistant is a resource and point of liaison to the departments in the Faculty of Science and other units within the University.
Under the direction of the Senior Academic Advisor the Administrative Assistant IV - Faculty of Science Advising Centre:
Assists Science Advising Centre staff and Associate Deans with booking meetings maintaining and preparing files used for student advising curriculum management appointments along with related files etc.
Maintains information on students employed by the Science Advising Centre or Associate Deans. Prepares reports as required by the Deans Office.
In accordance with the Academic Calendar provides front-line academic information and advice to students including but not limited to reviewing and advising on course pre-requisites providing advice on the required forms to complete class withdraw processes and upcoming deadlines.
Prepares required meeting materials for student meetings with Academic Advisors and Associate Deans:
Responsible for filing and providing requested administrative and clerical support to Science Advising Centre.
Facilitates make-up final examination service: provides information to faculty coordinates recruitment and scheduling of proctors prepares payroll forms for proctors receives and distributes completed final examinations.
Maintains Science Advising Centre databases (course outlines Declaration of Extenuating Circumstances Deferred Final Examinations Student Travel Fund disbursements).
Support SNAP Centre (peer tutoring) operations including scheduling and payroll.
organizes electronic and hard-copy files and filing systems and ensures backup and protection of material. (e.g. meeting minutes policies etc.).
generates various documents using standard software packages from handwritten/draft copies including memos manuals protocol forms.
Maintains confidential materials (tests exams protocols etc.).
Back-up for the room booking system for the Faculty of Science which includes arranging room bookings contacting departments and providing confirmations.
Organizes all purchasing delegated by the Dean of Science and maintains appropriate records; maintains and orders office supplies and materials as required.
Assists with document preparation and distribution associated with Science Advising Centre activities (e.g. reports memo tests quizzes manuals assignments contracts etc.).
includes collecting sorting and distributing the incoming mail and correspondence. e.g. prepare customs and other forms for international couriers).
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Administrative Assistant IV - Faculty of Science Advising Centre will have:
Experience working in university environment.
Experience with SCT Banner considered an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
The ability to transcribe technical scientific documents.
A minimum typing speed of 40 wpm; proofreading skills
Experience with shorthand writing is considered an asset.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential material.
Experience with website maintenace is considered an asset.
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At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits.
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