Senior Administrative Assistant

Company: Grand River Post Secondary Education Office

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
For Grand River Post Secondary Education Office

POSITION TITLE:   Post Secondary Funding Advisor Intern              LOCATION:  Ohsweken
PERIOD  OF  EMPLOYMENT:   Full-time  employment  –  37.5  hours  weekly  –  12-month  term  contract position with the intention of leading to full-time permanent employment.

EXPECTED POSITION START DATE:  September 28, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:
The Post Secondary Funding Advisor with the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) reports to and is directly responsible to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services for:
The  organizational  accomplishment  of  identified Board  Ends  policies;  and  operating within  established Board and Operational policies and procedures to accomplish these Ends.
To do this the Post Secondary Funding Advisor will:
•       Be knowledgeable about all Board and Operational policies and                          procedures.
•       Coordinate all matters relating to the programs and services within the                Post Secondary Funding Advisor's designated student caseload.
•       Provide orientation and support services to all students within the                        designated student caseload.
•       To be knowledgeable about post-secondary programs, services, and                   procedures in post-secondary institutions attended by Six Nations                       students.
•       Maintain accurate student files for the designated student caseload.
•       Provide liaison between the GRPSEO and Six Nations secondary school             students, post-secondary institutions, other educational agencies and                 institutions.
•       Make appropriate referrals of students to other agencies that will assist              the student in accomplishing their post-secondary education objectives.
•       Contribute to the overall development and coordination of programs and            services of the GRPSEO.
•       Carry out their duties in a professional manner consistent with a team                approach.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
➢     College diploma or Undergraduate University degree obtained within the           last 2 years with concentration in a relevant field.
➢      Prior successful experience in a multi-task work environment requiring               professional level of time, information and project management skills is               preferred.
➢     Working knowledge and experience of Windows Operating System,                     Microsoft Office programs and Internet interaction.
➢     Proven ability to ensure accuracy of work dealing with data entry and                   editing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
➢     Satisfactory police check and must be bondable.
➢     Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written and spoken form.
➢     Interact  with  others  in  ways  that  contribute  to  effective  working  
         relationships  and completion of projects.
➢     Work    collegially    with    co-workers    and    clients    while                               maintaining confidentiality, organizational integrity, and responsiveness to           client needs.
➢     Organize tasks and manage time effectively.
➢     Understand, interpret and apply policy in a consistent manner.
➢      Able to travel using own vehicle and valid driver’s license (some over                 night travel required).
➢      Be dependable, flexible, and take initiative when necessary (work flex                  hours as required).

SALARY:  $25 per hour - this position is funded through a wage subsidy program, and successful applicant must also register with GREAT.

ADDITIONAL TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE PERKS:
➢    Paid federal and provincial holidays.
➢    Approximately 1.5 weeks of organization wide shut down over                             Christmas; and
➢    Staff appreciation events.

CLOSING DATE: September 4, 2026, by 4 pm.

The GRPSEO is committed to making reasonable accommodations upon request throughout our recruitment 
and selection process for persons with disabilities.
Applicants must submit their resume with (3) recent professional references by:
email to Elisa White, Senior Administration Assistant at: ElisaW@grpseo.org or drop box located at the front entrance of the office located at 2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken, Ontario
to the:
Attention: Senior Administration Assistant on behalf of Director of Post Secondary Student Services 
GRAND RIVER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE
P.O. BOX 339, OHSWEKEN, ON N0A 1M0

                     Honour. Educate. Empower.