Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
The Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of Parking Services, Campus Card, and other Ancillary Services by providing administrative, technical, and customer service support. Responsibilities include operating divisional software systems, supporting point-of-sale (POS) transactions, and preparing sales reports and financial deposits. The position also supports marketing efforts through social media management, website content updates, and the development of promotional strategies.
A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, professionalism, and a commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation. The role requires responding to inquiries from students, staff, and faculty, as well as contributing to the implementation of new projects and systems.
Qualifications
- Completion of a certificate in office administration or a job-related field from a recognized postsecondary institution.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience in a similar retail operation and office environment.
- Office administration experience, preferably in a postsecondary, multi-cultural setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work with minimal or no supervision, multi-task, and work to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities and the ability to work effectively in high demand situations.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Adobe, and associated applications.
- Demonstrated experience with Point of Sale systems.
- Strong customer service orientation, with experience in a frontline or support role.
- Ability to maintain and update websites using content management tools (e.g., WordPress; content management system) preferred.
- Experience with monitoring, processing and tracking expenses.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to quickly learn UFV specific computer programs, including parking management software, the Campus Card enterprise database, and website content management systems.
- Familiar with public institution processes, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to work at multiple campus locations, as required, in addition to working flexible hours if required.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume by the application deadline.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
About University of the Fraser Valley
Nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university offering 100 programs spanning master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship and trades training, and continuing studies. UFV serves 15,000 students at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, British Columbia, as well as Chandigarh, India. Consistently ranking among the top in universities in the country in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, UFV is renowned for its criminiology and criminal justice programs, BBA in aviation, kinesiology, fashion design program, and state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Centre.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
The Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of Parking Services, Campus Card, and other Ancillary Services by providing administrative, technical, and customer service support. Responsibilities include operating divisional software systems, supporting point-of-sale (POS) transactions, and preparing sales reports and financial deposits. The position also supports marketing efforts through social media management, website content updates, and the development of promotional strategies.
A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, professionalism, and a commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation. The role requires responding to inquiries from students, staff, and faculty, as well as contributing to the implementation of new projects and systems.
Qualifications
- Completion of a certificate in office administration or a job-related field from a recognized postsecondary institution.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience in a similar retail operation and office environment.
- Office administration experience, preferably in a postsecondary, multi-cultural setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work with minimal or no supervision, multi-task, and work to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities and the ability to work effectively in high demand situations.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), Adobe, and associated applications.
- Demonstrated experience with Point of Sale systems.
- Strong customer service orientation, with experience in a frontline or support role.
- Ability to maintain and update websites using content management tools (e.g., WordPress; content management system) preferred.
- Experience with monitoring, processing and tracking expenses.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to quickly learn UFV specific computer programs, including parking management software, the Campus Card enterprise database, and website content management systems.
- Familiar with public institution processes, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to work at multiple campus locations, as required, in addition to working flexible hours if required.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting a cover letter and resume by the application deadline.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
About University of the Fraser Valley
Nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university offering 100 programs spanning master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship and trades training, and continuing studies. UFV serves 15,000 students at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, British Columbia, as well as Chandigarh, India. Consistently ranking among the top in universities in the country in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, UFV is renowned for its criminiology and criminal justice programs, BBA in aviation, kinesiology, fashion design program, and state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Centre.