Position

Administrative Assistant Department

School of Nursing Position Type:

SEIU Admnistrative Assistant 3, Full-time Date Posted:

September 23, 2026 Application Deadline:

October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Competition #:

26-24-AU Salary:

$51,504 per annum (SEIU Administrative Assistant 3) Benefits:

Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D; insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break. Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has completed a recognized post-secondary program in either office or business administration or a University Degree, related work experience is required. Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Must be comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets.

Proven experience delivering a high level of client service and demonstrated ability to think clearly, resolve issues, and work under pressure. Sensitivity to work with detailed and confidential material. Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to prioritize workload while providing top-notch customer service.

Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Acadia's academic programs and administrative procedures is an asset. For further information or to request a detailed ,



please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected]. Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and service-oriented

Administrative Assistant to join our

School of Nursing . This is an opportunity to bring your administrative expertise to a dynamic academic workplace and play an key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the School of Nursing.

The Administrative

Assistant, School of Nursing will provide general and financial administrative support to the Director and faculty within the School of Nursing. Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will manage initiatives that support the Director, faculty, and students while ensuring the effective and efficient workflow and operation of the school. Duties include supporting faculty teaching and research, reception, communications, clerical and financial management, and public relations.

The Administrative

Assistant contributes to developing the timetable for all courses offered through the school, supports recruitment of new students, assists in the process of hiring new faculty, provides support for the faculty career development process, and will serve as a contributing member on various School of Nursing committees.

The Administrative

Assistant will support the Director with the preparation of the annual budget,



monitor and reconcile expenses to ensure compliance for all budget lines; investigate discrepancies; coordinate and monitor payments and support faculty research by providing administrative support.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Acadia

University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

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