Administrative Assistant

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Nov 11, 2026
1 position

$29.18–$36.95 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Provide senior administrative support to the Department Head and Administrator, coordinating daily operations, meetings, communications, and confidential matters. Administer graduate program processes, support appointments and recruitment activities, and handle departmental financial and operational transactions.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Administrative Assistant Research Project Department/Unit Medical Neuroscience Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S374-26 Employee Group NSGEU Local 77 Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 24 months Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary $29.18 - $36.95 per hour ($53,112 - $67,241 per annum based on 35 hours per week) Classification C6 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 mission of the Department of Medical Neuroscience is to foster research and training in neuroscience that advances the understanding and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. Reporting to the Department Head, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for departmental administration, finances, human resources , educational projects, and day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities Provide senior administrative support to the Department Head and Administrator, coordinating daily operations and handling confidential matters. Coordinate meetings, calendars, departmental events, agendas, minutes, and communications for faculty and staff. Support graduate students throughout the academic cycle, including admissions, registration, funding, awards, and program inquiries. Administer graduate program processes such as application reviews, scholarship competitions, academic records, and thesis defenses. Coordinate Appointments, Tenure and Promotions ( ATP ) activities, maintaining confidential files and supporting recruitment and review processes. Process financial and operational transactions, including travel claims, purchasing, account reconciliations, and departmental record management. Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Business/Administrative Professional program with five years’ previous experience working in an office environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and sound judgment with various stakeholders such as students, staff, and faculty. Assets Experience working in Dal systems (Graduate Funding, Chrome River, DalBuy, Navigator, Academic Calendar). Experience working with SharePoint. Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular: Self-Awareness & Professionalism Integrity Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills 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 Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 11/10/2026 Close Date 11/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22535

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a business or administrative professional program and five years of office experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, judgment, and discretion skills.