2526-267 - Administrative Assistant (OA11) - Burridge Campus

Operational SupportAdministrative Assistant 2 (OA11)EducationBurridge CampusYarmouth, Nova ScotiaDepartment of Student ServicesContinuing Part Time (60%) Position: Commencing approximately November 24, 2025Application deadline is 11:59pm, November 11, 2025Competition No. 2526-267Salary range (prorated to 60%): $25,305.62 to $28,313.57 annually Responsibilities As part of the administrative team in Student Services, you are responsible for supporting the Assistant Registrar for the Burridge and Shelburne Campuses and Digby Learning Centre in managing student records. This involves using enterprise systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) and tools to enroll students in programs and courses; process dropped courses; input grades, transfer credits, and milestones; and maintain current and historical student files. It requires detailed knowledge of institutional records policies and procedures as well as a solid understanding of records management.You will also respond to walk-in requests, phone calls, and electronic inquiries (e.g., email, live chat, instant messaging, online forms) related to programming and services at the College. You will provide support to special events such as Convocation, Orientation, Open House, and Get Started; prepare a variety of letters efficiently and accurately; and print transcripts. You also will work collaboratively with campus and provincial teams, reflecting NSCC's Student Affairs integrated service delivery model.Other duties will include (but are not limited to):Providing basic administrative support such as filing, booking rooms, meetings, and general office support as neededCross training with our Business Office to assist with cashiering and other financial tasks, especially during busy times. Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience: The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business or Administrative Professional/Office Administration combined with a minimum of two years' (full-time equivalent) recent and related experience in a fast-paced office environment. Or you have the recognized equivalency of a high school diploma with significant (10+) years of administrative experience.You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams. Prior experience with PeopleSoft (or other enterprise information systems) would be considered a key asset.Experience supporting/providing service to students, faculty, staff and prospective students would be considered a strong asset.Occupational experience that includes a front-line customer service role in a post-secondary institution would be considered an asset.You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.Relevant Skills and Knowledge You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels of an organization.You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skills in working with databases and Excel.You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.You are a strong communicator.You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, accuracy, and timeliness, especially in terms of official communication, correspondence and information management.You are dedicated to life-long learning and demonstrate professional curiosity in self-driven learning activities. About Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and InclusionThe College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning CentreNorthern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning CentreMetro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT CampusSouthwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning CentreValley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)Stand-Alone Campuses:Ivany CampusSydney Waterfront CampuseCampusAll NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link. Other Information Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at david.meister@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.