INTERMEDIATE SECRETARY (BAND LEVEL 4)

October 26, 2026

INTERMEDIATE SECRETARY (BAND LEVEL 4)

Department of English and Communication and Media Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

(2-Year Contractual Position)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

The Intermediate Secretary will perform advanced secretarial duties requiring initiative, judgement and confidentiality in support of the Head and the Department. Duties include providing proactive secretarial support to the Head and Department; composing correspondence; preparing letters, reports, exams and other correspondence; responding to inquiries; maintaining departmental filing systems, including confidential files; scheduling meetings and appointments and making travel arrangements for the Head and departmental visitors; scheduling meetings for various committees and providing necessary support, including support for Promotion and Tenure and Search committees; taking minutes; managing the department webpage; organizing SPARKS Literary Festival (travel, accommodations, honorariums, and hosting); entering grades and accessing information using Student Banner; coordinating and completing a variety of student related activities; corresponding with the Registrar's Office; assisting faculty, undergraduate and graduate students; coordinating the setup of per-course instructors; providing support to the Administrative Staff Specialist; assisting with the preparation of miscellaneous time reports and processing purchase orders; ensuring that all communications, information and documents are handled in compliance with privacy policies and regulations; ordering office supplies; arranging social functions; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in progressively responsible secretarial work and multitasking; completion of a two-year office administration or business administration program is required; however, an approved equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. Experience working in an academic environment, using Banner Student, Banner Finance and FLAC; as well as knowledge of the University Policies and Procedures will be considered assets.

SALARY $50,294 - $58,998 per annum (Non Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE November 9, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.