2425-462 - Administrative Assistant 2 (OA11) - Ivany Campus

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The Opportunity

Dartmouth, NS

Administrative

Experienced

Temporary

Competition Number: 2425-462

Benefits
Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Operational Support
Administrative Assistant 2 (OA11)
Education
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Business Office/Administrative Services
Term full-time position: Commencing approximately April 22, 2025 and ending approximately August 29, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, March 13, 2025
Competition No. 2425-462

Salary range: $42,176.04 to $47,189.29 annually

What you'll do

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Administrative Services, you will provide a full range of administrative support services for the Business Office. You will provide superior customer service to all clients including front-desk services.

You will also be responsible for all functions relating to Accounts Receivable. These functions include but are not limited to:

• receipting of money,
• processing deposits, and
• invoicing and assisting students regarding tuition, sponsorships, overdue accounts, and refunds.

You may also be responsible for Accounts Payable functions. These functions include but are not limited to:

• processing vendor invoice payments and reviewing staff reimbursements,
• reconciling vendor statements and correcting any discrepancies,
• liaising with management, vendors, and internal departments for invoice payment/resolution,
• answering accounts payables questions, and
• liaising with internal auditors.

What you'll need

Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for these positions 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.
• Occupational experience that includes basic front desk duties (taking payments using a debit/credit machine, closing and balancing cash, reception, etc.) would be considered assets.
• Experience managing student financials would be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with Accounts Receivables/Payables would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email. Experience using large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP, etc., 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 are able to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to 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 skill in data entry and managing financials in a large ERP system (Peoplesoft preferred).
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination and task prioritization skills specifically related to operating in a fast-paced client-facing Business Office.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence (in ensuring accurate posting of accounts, reconciling cash, accurately dealing with inquiries, processing refunds, etc.).

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.

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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 jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca.

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