Casual Administrative Support Positions - Other Locations

Alberta
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 , Alberta Job ID 2769
Posted 04/09/2024 Wage Min 17.5100
Closing Date 06/30/2025 Wage Max 40.0800
 

Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background. 

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students 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. We are strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and with Indigenous Peoples and communities, conciliation. 

Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development. 

 

 

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.