College of the Rockies serves the communities of the East Kootenay. We acknowledge all our campuses are located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people which is also home to the Kinbasket and Metis people. We welcome you to be part of our college community of employees who are Rocky Mountain Inspired, Small College Proud.

Administrative Assistant, East Kootenay Teacher Education Program (EKTEP)

Regular, Full-time Sessional (August-June)

Duties: Reporting to the Dean of Health and Human Services, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the East Kootenay Teacher Education Program (EKTEP)-a partnership between the University of Victoria (UVic) and the College of the Rockies (COTR). This role directly supports the Manager, Teacher Education, and the Faculty Lead and acts as the first point of contact for the program.

The position requires sound decision-making, discretion in handling confidential information, and a proactive approach to supporting the program's ongoing development and quality excellence. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent and OFAD certificate with Administrative Assistant Specialty or equivalent, with a minimum 2-year related work experience. Experience with use of standard office equipment, proficient in MS Office applications with strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work within a time sensitive environment with strict timelines and deadlines working both independently and within a team is required. The candidate must be able to engage in respectful and effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and others (e.g. mentor teachers, supervisors and UVic partners). Proficient use of information systems (eg Colleague, FAST), learning platforms (D2L and Moodle) and other data bases is needed, with the ability to work on several concurrent projects and manage competing deadlines with excellent attention to detail. Excellent analytical, problem solving, collaboration and negotiation skills are necessary with the proven ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of individuals (ranging from UVic and COTR leadership, faculty, instructors, staff, students, mentors, supervisors, and external partners).

Please review the Full Job Description below.

As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.

Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Salary: Position#047

As per the CUPE Salary Schedule and Collective Agreement, Pay Level 4 $3,900.86 per month.

Closing Date: July 7, 2025

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.

Please quote Competition #25-CU-17-RP

Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at College of the Rockies.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.