Administrative Assistant, Student Engagement and Wellness
About the role
Ready for a career at Selkirk College?
Selkirk College is committed to building an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, provides culturally safe spaces and empowers underrepresented voices. We are proud of the Indigenization Plan and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan that guide our work, and we actively seek to hire candidates whose values and experiences align with the principles and goals of these plans.
We recognize the need for interventions to overcome systemic barriers to enable inclusion, participation and belonging for individuals with diverse lived experiences. Candidates who don’t have the exact experience or credentials listed in a job posting should still consider applying for roles where they think they’d make a great fit. We are looking for more than what a resumé can show.
Administrative Assistant, Student Engagement and Wellness
Join Selkirk College as an Administrative Assistant in our Student Engagement and Wellness team. This role provides essential administrative support to Co-op Education and Employment Services (CEES) and Student Access and Support (SAS), helping ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for students, alumni, staff, faculty, and external partners.
Location
Castlegar
Department
Student Services
Subdepartment
Student Access and Support Services
Employee Group
PPWC
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE
100
Hrs / Week
0
Desired Start Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
12/12/2025
Competition #
15115
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to inquiries from staff, students, and the public with professionalism.
- Assist with routine correspondence, filing, and record keeping.
- Maintain and update student and departmental information in databases.
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and events, including scheduling and minutes.
- Create marketing materials and maintain department webpages and social media to support CEES and SAS services and events in collaboration with department leads.
- Support report writing, data collection and reporting.
- Order equipment and supplies; reconcile departmental financial accounts.
- Liaise with employers to facilitate partnerships, interviews, and site visits.
- Assist with Work Study hiring processes and budget tracking.
- Schedule SAS student service appointments and invigilator call outs.
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive student files and documentation.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations.
- Excellent customer service, organization, communication, teamwork and prioritization skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database software, web content management and SRS.
- Ability to work flexibly, independently and with students and college personnel.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Discretion when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret and analyze data accurately and effectively.
- Ability to work from other campuses as required and at times, outside regular office hours during events and workshops.
Education and Experience
- Completion of Business Administration or Office Management Diploma.
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in Post-Secondary or Career Education field.
- Proficiency in web content management, knowledge of Moodle, T4, and Drupal is considered an asset.
- Experience working in Unit4 and SRS.
- High level of cultural competency learned through experience working with diverse groups in education and/or service setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
**For a copy of the full job description, please reach out to careers@selkirk.ca******
This is a regular, full-time (100%) position, commencing January 5, 2026. Salary will be Pay Grade 7, $32.09 per hour (subject to JE Review) in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
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Please be advised that only job postings listed on the official Selkirk College Careers page at careers.selkirk.ca, or on designated Selkirk College bulletin boards, should be considered current and active. Third-party recruitment websites may display outdated or expired postings without the knowledge or authorization of Selkirk College.
To ensure your application is considered, you must apply directly through the Selkirk College Careers page.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@selkirk.ca**.**
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.
Administrative Assistant, Student Engagement and Wellness
About the role
Ready for a career at Selkirk College?
Selkirk College is committed to building an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, provides culturally safe spaces and empowers underrepresented voices. We are proud of the Indigenization Plan and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan that guide our work, and we actively seek to hire candidates whose values and experiences align with the principles and goals of these plans.
We recognize the need for interventions to overcome systemic barriers to enable inclusion, participation and belonging for individuals with diverse lived experiences. Candidates who don’t have the exact experience or credentials listed in a job posting should still consider applying for roles where they think they’d make a great fit. We are looking for more than what a resumé can show.
Administrative Assistant, Student Engagement and Wellness
Join Selkirk College as an Administrative Assistant in our Student Engagement and Wellness team. This role provides essential administrative support to Co-op Education and Employment Services (CEES) and Student Access and Support (SAS), helping ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for students, alumni, staff, faculty, and external partners.
Location
Castlegar
Department
Student Services
Subdepartment
Student Access and Support Services
Employee Group
PPWC
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE
100
Hrs / Week
0
Desired Start Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
12/12/2025
Competition #
15115
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to inquiries from staff, students, and the public with professionalism.
- Assist with routine correspondence, filing, and record keeping.
- Maintain and update student and departmental information in databases.
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and events, including scheduling and minutes.
- Create marketing materials and maintain department webpages and social media to support CEES and SAS services and events in collaboration with department leads.
- Support report writing, data collection and reporting.
- Order equipment and supplies; reconcile departmental financial accounts.
- Liaise with employers to facilitate partnerships, interviews, and site visits.
- Assist with Work Study hiring processes and budget tracking.
- Schedule SAS student service appointments and invigilator call outs.
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive student files and documentation.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations.
- Excellent customer service, organization, communication, teamwork and prioritization skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database software, web content management and SRS.
- Ability to work flexibly, independently and with students and college personnel.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Discretion when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret and analyze data accurately and effectively.
- Ability to work from other campuses as required and at times, outside regular office hours during events and workshops.
Education and Experience
- Completion of Business Administration or Office Management Diploma.
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in Post-Secondary or Career Education field.
- Proficiency in web content management, knowledge of Moodle, T4, and Drupal is considered an asset.
- Experience working in Unit4 and SRS.
- High level of cultural competency learned through experience working with diverse groups in education and/or service setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
**For a copy of the full job description, please reach out to careers@selkirk.ca******
This is a regular, full-time (100%) position, commencing January 5, 2026. Salary will be Pay Grade 7, $32.09 per hour (subject to JE Review) in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
-
Please be advised that only job postings listed on the official Selkirk College Careers page at careers.selkirk.ca, or on designated Selkirk College bulletin boards, should be considered current and active. Third-party recruitment websites may display outdated or expired postings without the knowledge or authorization of Selkirk College.
To ensure your application is considered, you must apply directly through the Selkirk College Careers page.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@selkirk.ca**.**
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.