Administrative Assistant

at  MaKami College

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.
The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.
Join our dynamic team as an Administrative Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in our Student Enrollment Team. If you possess excellent organizational skills and enjoy working collaboratively, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Be a vital part of our team and contribute to the success of our programs and students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Certificate in Office Administration from a recognized institution
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative role
• Knowledge of office administration procedures
• Previous experience working in a sales environment is advantageous

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, grammar and spelling
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities at once
• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organization and planning skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Ability to build strong relationships internally
• Ability to work efficiently and with integrity under pressure
• Strong time management skills

• Writing letters and emails on behalf of other team members as requested
• Replying to emails, telephone messages, and inquiries in a timely manner
• Carrying out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, faxing, scanning, etc.
• Maintaining computer and manual filing systems
• Providing information to colleagues and students, while handling sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Developing and updating administrative systems to make them more efficient
• Various miscellaneous tasks such as assisting with organizing and coordinating graduation events, assisting with orientation for 1st and 2nd-year students
• Working collaboratively with members of the Student Advisory Services (SAS) team and Faculty to ensure that students are provided with the best possible service