2526-337 Administrative Assistant (OA11) Sydney Waterfront Campus

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The Opportunity

Operational Support

Administrative Assistant (OA11)

Education

Sydney Waterfront Campus

Sydney Nova Scotia

Bookstore

Term Full-time Position : Commencing approximately March 2 2026 and ending approximately September 30 2026

Application deadline is 11 : 59PM January 27 2026

Competition No. 2526-337

Salary range : $42176.04 to $47189.29 annually

What youll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager Administrative Services you will be engaged in bookstore operations which include assisting with the ordering of textbooks supplies and merchandise as well as the sale of all bookstore items managing web orders through our e-commerce site store upkeep including merchandise displays and performing the annual inventory count. You will also be cross trained to support Business Office operations.

What youll need

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) of 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 and Outlook. Experience in Bookware and PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.

You have experience using point of sales systems and preparing a deposit.

You have experience with e-commerce and are comfortable processing online orders.

Experience in a retail business environment and / or bookstore 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 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 operating point of sale systems completing daily deposits and managing inventory.

You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated professionalism and understanding of confidentiality.

You possess excellent coordination time management multitasking and task prioritization skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to inventory control and providing frontline service.

You have proven records and information management skills and abilities in an office environment.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in customer service and attention to detail.

You are dedicated to life-long learning.

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The 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 NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.

Stand-Alone Campuses :

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

Are you interested

Work With Us

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 Jaclynn Kelly HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 42176 - 47189