Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Centre

Job Title Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Centre Job Type Flexible Union Exempt Salary Grade Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade) SAD03 Administrative Services III (Salary Grade 15) Hybrid Work This position is ineligible Position End Date 8/31/2027 Location MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary) About This Position About the Role Working within the Iniskim Centre, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. The Iniskim Centre Administrative Assistant is responsible for the administrative duties of the Iniskim Centre, particularly with communications and promotions. The primary task is to prepare and distribute an electronic newsletter twice per month, with information that is gathered and collected from organizations both on and off-campus. Secondary duties include event support, ordering supplies, and representing the Iniskim Centre at academic and cultural events. The role of Administrative Assistant is critical for maintaining a high standard of professionalism within the Iniskim Centre. As a staff member, they are entrusted by the Indigenous community at MRU to make decisions that support student wellness and academic success. Responsibilities Creating and distributing an online newsletter to inform and support the Indigenous community at Mount Royal University (50%) Coordinating with Iniskim Centre staff to plan institutional events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, Pow Wow, Round Dance, and the Indigenous Honouring Ceremonies (25%) Attending to administrative needs within the Iniskim Centre, including tasks such as: event promotion, ordering supplies, and maintaining records (15%) Preparing and distributing notes and action items from weekly Iniskim Centre staff meetings (10%) Qualifications Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent Two Years of Administrative Experience Salary: $23.64 - $29.89 per hour Closing Date: September 3, 2026 A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request. About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

The role focuses on managing administrative duties for the Iniskim Centre, primarily creating and distributing a bi-monthly electronic newsletter. Additional duties include coordinating institutional events and providing general administrative support to the Indigenous community.

Candidates must possess a two-year diploma from a university or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of two years of administrative experience is required.

• OrganizationPreferred
• Administrative SupportPreferred
• record keepingPreferred

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• Administrative Support
• Communications
• Newsletter Production
• Event Planning
• Record Keeping
• Promotion
• Meeting Minutes
• Organization

• Administrative
• Education

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level