ADS Level 7 - Administrative Assistant - Faculty of Medicine

Competition Number

138E26

Position Type

Staff Position

Closing Date

Aug 23, 2026

Date of Posting

Aug 13, 2026

Department

Faculty of Medicine

Position

Contract

Full-Time Permanent Position

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week

$69,804 to $76,440 per annum, as per CUPE 1870

The Faculty of Medicine is seeking an administrative assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The successful applicant will report directly to the COO and will provide senior level administrative support in an efficient and timely manner. This is a multifaceted and challenging role which includes a variety of tasks.

What we offer

Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families

Career development Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the COO with a wide range of inquiries and provide first point of contact service for inquiries to the COO

Provide general administrative support to the COO, including financial, personnel, and administrative functions

Coordinate the COO’s agenda by arranging calendar appointments, meetings, travel

Assist the COO in monitoring and maintaining up-to-date records of faculty and staff

Provide advice to the COO on organizational matters related to the office of a senior administrator

Liaise with program/course coordinators in the scheduling of timetables and course assignments

Assist the COO in maintaining and monitoring Faculty budgets

Create and prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, assemble and distribute materials and track action items

Assist with duties which include arranging and planning events

Coordinate the general administrative workload of the office





Coordinate the ordering and tracking of supplies and equipment

Ensure the completion and submission of all related Human Resource /Financial forms

Coordinate special events on behalf of the COO

Maintain and update a complex records management system

Prepare the COO’s correspondence and reports

Liaise with other Faculties and administrative offices on campus

Maintain and process information required for student files as required

Process all internal and external requisitions and maintain and monitor all financial expenditures and records

Experience with Excel spreadsheets and budgets are essential

Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

Completion of a post-secondary program in a related office program with at least five years’ related work experience, preferably in a university environment or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and both oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team, exercising a high degree of judgment and confidentiality

Experience and use of microcomputers with various software programs such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Google Docs, Excel, Access, Drupal, HTML and Internet (must be able to search for required information)

Ability to work with minimal supervision and familiarity with a university environment would be considered assets

Adaptability and flexibility in a variety of situations

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.

📌 ADS Level 7 - Administrative Assistant - Faculty of Medicine (Montague)
🏢 University of Prince Edward Island
📍 Montague