Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

The Administrative Assistant (Massage Therapy) position has primary responsibility for providing day-to-day administrative support to the Department Head, Faculty Manager and Instructors. The position provides a wide variety of administrative support services, all of which contribute to the efficient and professional operation of the department. It is expected that the incumbent is well organized and possesses excellent time management skills.

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities (Including but not limited to the following):

• Organize courses and conferences that are required as part of the massage therapy program
• Perform general administrative duties such as word processing, filing, photocopying, faxing, creating and retrieving correspondence for the Department Head and Instructors
• Be the “go-to” person for instructors on a daily basis when they require last minute assistance
• Assist in meeting deadlines for various tasks and projects that the department is accountable for
• Assist in data collection and collating of information including use of internet and other resources
• Assist in the dissemination of information to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with organizing travel arrangements for faculty members as required

Education and Experience

• Minimum two years of related experience
• Diploma or Certificate in Administration considered an asset
• Experience in an office environment, within an educational institution considered an asset
• Proficient MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Good listening skills and approachable
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility and ability to change within strict time constraints and meet deadlines

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.