The Administrative Assistant for Youth Initiatives is an integral part of an innovative team that works to create engaging programs and experiences for children, youth and teachers at Lethbridge College. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with sound communication skills to effectively relate to our diverse youth initiative stakeholders.

You will find success in this role if you:

- Can maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to help others

- Value excellence in customer service

- Are motivated to continuously develop your knowledge and skills to better contribute to our team

- Enjoy supporting the preparation and delivery of events

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning. We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance.

In this role, you will use your exceptional customer service and communication skills to regularly connect with students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. You will support Youth Initiative programs with scheduling, telephone and email inquiries, registration platforms, purchase requisitions, workflows, travel arrangements, office and lab supplies, room bookings, meeting arrangements and minutes, document development and event support as required.

Your hours will be 28 hours per week, which can be completed as four full days or five shortened days per week, during regular business hours. Occasionally events will require you to be on campus for specific times and days that may fall outside of this regular schedule.

Your typical day will involve a combination of learning, communicating, planning, locating and arranging. You will prioritize tasks to complete them in an effective manner, while remaining responsive to ongoing support needs that emerge from day to day. Your work will require expertise in the use of several software applications, and you will spend time learning how to use these to effectively support the team. The ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality is also important to this role.

· Two-year college diploma (one-year college certificate combined with 2 or more years of directly related experience in an office or customer service environment may also be considered)
· Demonstrated excellence in customer service
· Proficiency in Office 365 Suite and willingness to learn other technologies
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethbridgecollege.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.