Administrative Assistant

Department: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences 

Job Type: Limited Term

Full-time/Part-time: Part Time (>910 hrs/year) 

Campus: Brantford 

Reports to: Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences

Employee Group: PAG 

Application Deadline: March 10, 2026

Requisition ID: 10525 

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

The Centre for Public Safety and Well-Being (CPSW) and the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Centre for Professional Development are Centres within the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences. These Centres offer exciting learning opportunities through professional development programs for people working or aspiring to work in a wide range of industries, including government sectors, public safety, health, and wellness and well-being.

As a key member of the CPSW/FHSSPD team, the Administrative Assistant takes a strong customer service approach to their work and has natural entrepreneurial attitude. The position requires solid demonstrated experience in administrative support, research skills, project management and marketing. An in-depth understanding of program and curriculum development and academic processes would be ideal. 

Under the leadership of the Manager, FHSS Continuing Education, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day organization of current CPSW programs and activities, playing a pivotal role in participant communication and enrolment, administration of our student information/registration system, marketing and program recruitment and social media communications. 

The Administrative Assistant - CE will work with a high degree of independence, exercising judgment and discretion in the organization and performance of duties. The incumbent will have a combination of strong administrative and coordination skills, with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience in the Public Safety and/or Well-Being fields and social media and marketing is an asset.

This is a part-time, limited term opportunity for a duration of one (1) year. The regular hours of work are 20 hours per week, between Monday and Friday. Flexibility in hours may be required due to periods of high volume. When possible, the manager will adjust hours so that no more than 20 hours are worked in a week. 

This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, as per Policy 8.14 (Flexible Work Policy). All arrangement must be approved by the direct manager. In-person attendance for events, as required to meet operational needs, is expected. On occasion, this schedule may need to be adjusted to meet operational requirements.

Level: B

Rate of pay: $31.86 to $33.68 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $36.41 per hour. 

Considerations for new hire step placements include, qualifications and length/depth of required experience, relevant market rates for similar jobs, internal equity, and estimated learning curve in starting the job.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier's core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at 

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