About the role
Education Summer Student Administrative Assistant:
Job Description:
Department: Education
Position Title: Administrative Assistant - EDU
Reports To: Education Manager
Subject to: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy
Annual approved budgets
Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Education Manager, the Summer Student’s main responsibilities are providing administrative and clerical support. As well The position maintains contact with students and their parents by providing summer study support, polling on how well the department has supported students, updating procedures and addressing concerns.
Duties and Tasks
- Answering incoming calls
- Booking appointments and assisting with day to day operation of the department
- Maintain a general filing system for appropriate correspondence and documentation
- Ensure mail taken to main office and in-coming mail is picked up daily
- Word processing and data entry
- Booking of appointments and participating in student/parent meetings as required
- Assisting with monthly newsletter submission
- Conducting telephone poll of student homes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Computer fluent in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access software
- Must demonstrate solid interpersonal/communication skills
- Administration, time management and organizational skills
- Problem solving skills and multi-project management required
- Team orientated with a great work ethic, a self-starter and able to work independently
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Liaise effectively with various government agencies and organizations
Qualifications::
- Have completed at least one year post secondary education
- Experience with First Nation’s organizations
- Class 5 Driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Reception experience preferred
- Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check
- Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language
Working Environment:
High volume periods requiring occasional overtime, mixed with low volume periods requiring initiative. Monthly and bi-weekly deadlines. Close team environment. Frequent dialogue by phone, email, and in person with staff and managers. Occasional distractions from office noise. Working long periods at a computer, with occasional periods on the phone, and paperwork.
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About Lower Nicola Indian Band
The Nłeʔkepmxc traditionally use clothing, face painting and jewelry to express the surrounding landscape, their dreams, and their experiences.
The basketry of the Nłeʔkepmxc is known worldwide as a refined form of artisanship. The Nłeʔkepmxc Tribal Council (NNTC) was established in the early 1980’s to protect and promote the title and rights of the Nłeʔkepmxc Nation, and defend and advance interests in jurisdiction and economic rights including access to the fishery and forest sources.
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About the role
Education Summer Student Administrative Assistant:
Job Description:
Department: Education
Position Title: Administrative Assistant - EDU
Reports To: Education Manager
Subject to: Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy
Annual approved budgets
Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Education Manager, the Summer Student’s main responsibilities are providing administrative and clerical support. As well The position maintains contact with students and their parents by providing summer study support, polling on how well the department has supported students, updating procedures and addressing concerns.
Duties and Tasks
- Answering incoming calls
- Booking appointments and assisting with day to day operation of the department
- Maintain a general filing system for appropriate correspondence and documentation
- Ensure mail taken to main office and in-coming mail is picked up daily
- Word processing and data entry
- Booking of appointments and participating in student/parent meetings as required
- Assisting with monthly newsletter submission
- Conducting telephone poll of student homes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Computer fluent in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access software
- Must demonstrate solid interpersonal/communication skills
- Administration, time management and organizational skills
- Problem solving skills and multi-project management required
- Team orientated with a great work ethic, a self-starter and able to work independently
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Liaise effectively with various government agencies and organizations
Qualifications::
- Have completed at least one year post secondary education
- Experience with First Nation’s organizations
- Class 5 Driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Reception experience preferred
- Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check
- Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language
Working Environment:
High volume periods requiring occasional overtime, mixed with low volume periods requiring initiative. Monthly and bi-weekly deadlines. Close team environment. Frequent dialogue by phone, email, and in person with staff and managers. Occasional distractions from office noise. Working long periods at a computer, with occasional periods on the phone, and paperwork.
Not the right fit? Search for Education Summer Student jobs in Merritt, BC
About Lower Nicola Indian Band
The Nłeʔkepmxc traditionally use clothing, face painting and jewelry to express the surrounding landscape, their dreams, and their experiences.
The basketry of the Nłeʔkepmxc is known worldwide as a refined form of artisanship. The Nłeʔkepmxc Tribal Council (NNTC) was established in the early 1980’s to protect and promote the title and rights of the Nłeʔkepmxc Nation, and defend and advance interests in jurisdiction and economic rights including access to the fishery and forest sources.