Position Information

Position Title

- Reception & Administrative Clerk

Research Project

Department/Unit

- Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location

- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

- S065-26

Employee Group

- NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

- Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

- 23 months

Employment Type

- Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

- 1.0

Salary

- $21.36- $26.94 per hour ($36,095 - $45,526 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification

- C4

Provisional Statement

- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

- The Fountain School of Performing Arts is the only university performing arts school east of Montreal and brings a range of new opportunities to students of Music, Theatre, and Cinema and Media Studies. Reporting to the Administrative Officer, Finance and Personnel,



the Reception and Administrative Clerk is the front-line contact for the Fountain School, responding to all inquiries and assisting current and prospective students, parents, staff, faculty, patrons, donors, visiting artists, external clients, and members of the public. The position provides administrative support for faculty and administrators, performs clerical duties, facilitates the effective operation of the office, oversees student assistants, and ensures all activities comply with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide front-line reception for the Fountain School and serve as primary resource person for information regarding School programs, policies, course outlines/schedules, etc. Assist students, faculty, staff and rental clients with a wide range of daily enquiries.
- Manage room bookings for rehearsals, meetings and rentals in Campus Bookings system, receive payments from clients and students and maintain petty cash.
- Clerically coordinate departmental mail, distribute and keep track of School keys, update School bulletin boards and maintain office stationery and equipment.
- In coordination with the Production/Outreach Administrator, assign tasks and supervise student office assistants.




- Assist in moving equipment/instruments for various events (some heavy lifting required).

Note

- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

- Administrative Professional program with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task and to respond to requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Problem-solving, organizational skills, proficient typing and computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Assets

- Experience working in a university or post‑secondary environment.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, the performing arts.

Job Competencies

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information

- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

- 1

Open Date

- 03/19/2026

Close Date

- 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled

- No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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