Casual Administrative Support Positions - Other Locations

Casual
04/09/2024
Negotiable AU Location
40.08 Hourly
17.51  Hourly
Casual
Division Casual FTE Not Applicable
Location Name Negotiable AU Location Position Type Casual
Location , Job ID 2769
Posted 04/09/2024 Wage Min 17.5100
Closing Date 09/09/2024 Wage Max 40.0800
 

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, with staff located throughout Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. AU is a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 student learners across Alberta, Canada and around the world.

AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission. AU is strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and with Indigenous Peoples and communities, conciliation.

Approaching an exciting new phase of strategic planning and guided by our President, Alex Clark, AU is now seeking to build on its 50 years of growth as Canada's leader and innovator in distance and online education. Athabasca University is committed to supporting all team members to contribute and grow, and is focused on building an innovative growth-oriented working culture: AU is primed for an exciting and bold next phase.

 

 

Athabasca University (AU) is currently recruiting for the position of Casual Administrative Support. 

By submitting your application, please note you will be considered for opportunities outside of Athabasca, Alberta.

AU regularly hires individuals to Casual Positions of a short-term (under 3 months) or sporadic nature. Casual Positions offer employment flexibility, provide an introduction to the university and gives individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

The Casual Inventory is a key resource that is used by AU departments to shortlist potential candidates for Casual Positions.

It is your responsibility as an applicant to maintain a current profile, such as updating your resume as you obtain new skills and experience - please contact careers@athabascau.ca to update your file.

Your application will be maintained in Human Resources Casual Inventory for a period of six months. It is your responsibility as an applicant to re-apply to the pool every six months if you choose to remain a candidate for any upcoming casual positions.

Qualifications:

  • Casual Positions range from entry level to senior administrative support positions. 
  • Qualifications for each position vary, the University, as a minimum, requires a high school diploma.
  • Post-secondary courses or certificates, previous office experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and email, well-developed communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to complete accurate work with established deadlines may be required.

Please note the salary range may differ dependent on the classification of each role.

 

About AU: 

Our Mission: Athabasca University, Canada's Open University, is dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to and success in university-level study and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. 

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

  • Defined Benefits Pension Plan
  • Alberta Health Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Vacation
  • Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Discretionary Benefit Fund
  • AU Course Allowance
  • A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.  

E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable. 

WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.