Assists the Associate Dean with operational activities in the areas of finance, scheduling, human resources, contracts, IWAS, timesheets, payroll, attendance management. Coordinates and collaborates with all levels of administrative professionals on administrative efficiencies in support of department and school activities. Assists with the development and implementation of marketing, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Assists with Human Resources recruitment, employment, performance, and orientation of personnel; Supports new staff members (orientation, key requisitions, office space, etc.). Coordinates meetings including agendas, itineraries, meeting notices and related materials, calendar invites and response, records/distributes minutes; Researches and prepares various forms of information. Supports facility operations related to program delivery.

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Teams) Awareness of policies, guidelines, and procedures that impact departments. Awareness of student administration and finance systems. High school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES),



International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES). Classification – Administrative Support V Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and qualified and personal growth.

In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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🏢 NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
📍 Edmonton