At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge - it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers. We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and Fredericton and Sackville, New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge. Our community is vibrant and diverse.

Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. At our core is human connection - guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, we are hiring an Administrative Assistant. As our new Administrative Assistant, you will be at the centre of the day-to-day operation of our nursing program, working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and students to keep a wide range of activities moving forward. From coordinating faculty and academic activities to supporting students, events, committees, scheduling, and program documentation, you will have the opportunity to see how a university program operates from the inside and become a trusted partner to the people who make it happen.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Sackville, New Brunswick campus, with an expectation of working onsite five days per week. You will be part of the team supporting students as they work toward becoming nurses and building careers in healthcare. By creating an organized, responsive, and welcoming experience for students and faculty, you will help remove day-to-day barriers and keep the program moving forward.

It is an opportunity to see the connection between the work you do every day, the students you support, and the communities they will eventually serve. Your work will span academic administration, faculty support, scheduling, committees, events, and student activities, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how a nursing program operates and the opportunity to become a trusted resource across the team. As you become immersed in the program, you will deepen your knowledge of academic operations and take greater ownership of the processes that keep things running smoothly.





You will have opportunities to expand your skills, build relationships across Yorkville University, and access tuition-free courses across its institutions, giving you the opportunity to continue investing in your own development while helping students pursue theirs. You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean and nursing program, coordinating information, documentation, schedules, resources, and follow-ups. Support faculty and academic activities.

You will coordinate faculty communications, onboarding activities, records, scheduling, resources, and administrative requirements throughout the academic year. You will also provide practical support during examination periods and help faculty access the information and materials they need. You will help ensure academic committees and governance activities are well organized and that decisions and next steps are clearly documented.

Maintain accurate academic information. You will support curriculum documentation, program records, reporting, filing, and data entry, ensuring that information is organized, up-to-date, and easy to access. You will help coordinate student registration and engagement activities, orientation, access cards, name tags, and other practical details that contribute to a positive campus experience.

You will coordinate the practical details, communicate with the people involved, and make sure the experience is organized from planning through completion. Support continuous improvement. You will maintain clear notes, records, and reports that help the program understand what is happening operationally and identify what needs attention.

You will look for practical ways to improve organization, communication, and administrative processes as you become more familiar with the program. The administrative experience. You have experience in an administrative, coordination, program support, office, education, healthcare, or similarly people-focused role.

You are comfortable managing varied responsibilities and understand how strong administration, accurate information, and reliable follow-through help a team operate effectively. You are comfortable working with different people and can adapt your communication style when supporting students, faculty, academic leaders, and internal teams. You use good judgement when priorities shift, know when to take ownership, and know when to ask questions or involve others.

You are careful with records, documentation, data,



and confidential information. The technical skills. You are proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and you are comfortable learning new systems and processes.

You can use technology to organize information, manage administrative workflows, and support effective communication. Why work at Yorkville University?

At Yorkville

University and Toronto Film School, we are united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are teaching, designing curriculum, advising students, advancing technology, or supporting operations, your work directly fuels learning potential, strengthens inclusive communities, and fosters purposeful curiosity. In your role, you will have opportunities to help the launch of career-relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees.

Our scale offers the best of both worlds: the reach and stability of a national institution combined with the agility of a mid-sized organization, where contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared - on students, colleagues, and your own professional journey.

At Yorkville

University and Toronto Film School, your work does more than make a difference. We strive for equitable, consistent pay, though rates may vary within the same role based on performance, specialized knowledge, and impact. Base salary is one part of a broader package that includes paid time away, retirement savings matching, and extended health coverage with 80% of premiums paid.

After 12 months of full time employment, there is also tuition-free access to all our education programs. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University, and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville

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