Program Assistant, Scholarship Partners Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.
Scholarship Partners Canada, a division of Universities Canada, has offered unmatched scholarship services for over sixty years and is considered the leading Canadian service provider in the field of scholarship management. Our unique educational expertise and proven methodologies provide customized scholarship design, implementation and management.
Scholarship Partners Canada is looking for a dynamic program assistant to join its team. As the first point of contact for Scholarship Partners Canada, you will be responsible for handling incoming applications, telephone calls and email inquiries from scholarship applicants.
If you are right for this opportunity, you will possess the education and experience listed below:
Education and experience
- College diploma in office administration.
- Two years of prior similar experience.
- Prior experience in processing a large volume of electronic documentation.
- Prior experience working with a database.
- Experience on a customer service team or call centre is an asset.
Abilities/Qualities
- Good oral communication skills in both official languages.
- Proficiency in data entry management.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to deal effectively with stakeholders.
- High degree of accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The salary range for this position starts at $43,355 depending on experience. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.
Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes three weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership and scholarships for children of our employees.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the human resources service, Universities Canada, 1610-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 by August 3, 2025. Email address: careers@univcan.ca.
To learn more about us, visit us at www.univcan.ca or find us on social media.
Twitter: @univcan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/univcanada
Insta: univcanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/universities-canada-/
While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Universities Canada promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Universities Canada provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Universities Canada respectfully acknowledges that our offices are situated on the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.
About Universities Canada
Universities Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, advancing higher education, research and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Since 1911, we have provided strong and effective representation for our members, in Canada and abroad. Our mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries.
Program Assistant, Scholarship Partners Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.
Scholarship Partners Canada, a division of Universities Canada, has offered unmatched scholarship services for over sixty years and is considered the leading Canadian service provider in the field of scholarship management. Our unique educational expertise and proven methodologies provide customized scholarship design, implementation and management.
Scholarship Partners Canada is looking for a dynamic program assistant to join its team. As the first point of contact for Scholarship Partners Canada, you will be responsible for handling incoming applications, telephone calls and email inquiries from scholarship applicants.
If you are right for this opportunity, you will possess the education and experience listed below:
Education and experience
- College diploma in office administration.
- Two years of prior similar experience.
- Prior experience in processing a large volume of electronic documentation.
- Prior experience working with a database.
- Experience on a customer service team or call centre is an asset.
Abilities/Qualities
- Good oral communication skills in both official languages.
- Proficiency in data entry management.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to deal effectively with stakeholders.
- High degree of accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The salary range for this position starts at $43,355 depending on experience. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.
Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes three weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership and scholarships for children of our employees.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the human resources service, Universities Canada, 1610-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 by August 3, 2025. Email address: careers@univcan.ca.
To learn more about us, visit us at www.univcan.ca or find us on social media.
Twitter: @univcan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/univcanada
Insta: univcanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/universities-canada-/
While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Universities Canada promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Universities Canada provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Universities Canada respectfully acknowledges that our offices are situated on the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.
About Universities Canada
Universities Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, advancing higher education, research and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Since 1911, we have provided strong and effective representation for our members, in Canada and abroad. Our mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries.