Support strategic engagement through administrative coordination and Microsoft Office expertise at Dalhousie University, working in person on campus in Halifax. Organize information, schedules, and operations for a complex university office.

Reporting to the Executive Assistant and Office Manager, this Administrative Assistant supports daily administrative, operational, financial, and human resource functions. The Office of Strategic Engagement leads government relationships, partnerships, and global engagement for Dalhousie University. The position requires approximately five years of relevant experience or equivalent training and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate schedules, meetings, room bookings, travel, agendas, and minutes
- Maintain electronic files, records, procedures, templates, and reference materials
- Prepare requisitions, payments, journal entries, and expense reimbursements




- Support recruitment, interviews, onboarding, leave tracking, and confidential personnel matters
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, conferences, events, and stakeholder activities

Requirements:

- Business Administration or Administrative Professionals program
- Approximately five years' relevant experience or equivalent qualifications
- Senior-level administrative support experience in a complex office
- Robust organization, time management, communication, and judgment
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic records systems

Apply administrative coordination, financial administration, and confidential support skills within Dalhousie's Office of Strategic Engagement.

📌 Senior Administrative Assistant Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality