About

• Job Title: Administrative Assistant

• Company: Eastern College

• Location: Halifax Campus- 6940 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 0B7

• Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm

• Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

• The main purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to be the indisputable manager of first impressions. The demands placed on this position require that the employee be very friendly, confident and organized. One of the major purposes of this position is to provide a point of contact for all persons who visit or contact Eastern college, ensuring that everyone feels good about their first impression. A great first impression is the cornerstone to a successful Admissions process.

What you'll be doing

• Manage and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Greet all visitors to the campus.
• Carry out campus opening and/or closing procedures if required.
• Provide support to the Campus Director, Program Administrator, and Education Manager.
• Provide administrative support to support daily campus operations.
• Manage and maintain stationery levels and consumables.
• Make calls to absent students on a daily basis as per the attendance policies and procedures.
• Maintains the certificate board.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the position

• Minimum college diploma from a business-related program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related occupation.
• 1-2 years of proven success in customer service is required.
• Computer literacy with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Experience with Contact Management Software.
• Knowledge of integrated telephone systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

• We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

• Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• To learn more about triOS College, visit our website 🌐: www.triOS.com
• To learn more about Eastern College, visit our website 🌐: www.easterncollege.com