Academic Program Assistant

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a two-year diploma in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to office administration or business
• Two years’ experience in an office environment providing administrative and general office support (i.e. ordering office supplies, faxing and photocopying, etc.)
• Experience in a frontline customer service role that required problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with data entry and pulling reports from a database
• Experience providing committee support and taking minutes
• Computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) to answer inquiries, and prepare and maintain information (i.e. contact lists, correspondence, etc.)
• Communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to answer inquiries and draft documents
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask to provide day-to-day support while meeting special project deadlines
• The ability to be accurate and detail oriented in order to compile / organize information, prepare reports, and input data
• Proven ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Experience in an academic institution using a student information system (preferably Banner) is an asset
• Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
• Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Georgian College has introduced Flex Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work.
• Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. September 24, 2026 . While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.