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Administrative Assistant

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$56k–$71k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leaders in the Secretariat, ensuring coordinated office operations and sound financial administration.

Role type

Administrative Assistant

Builds

Office operations, financial reports, meeting logistics, and administrative systems for the Secretariat

Domain

Higher Education Administration

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Calendar management, meeting coordination, financial reconciliation, purchasing administration, records management, travel booking, system proficiency (Microsoft 365, Concur, WatProcure, Unit4, Workday), project tracking

Preferred skills

Post-secondary environment experience, governance process knowledge, hybrid meeting technology support

Responsibilities

Manage calendars and schedule governance meetings, coordinate logistics for events and meetings, reconcile departmental expenses and process purchase requisitions, maintain office equipment and technology inventory, respond to general inquiries, distribute notices and correspondence, support onboarding and access to University systems

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC