*OPEN*
Employee Group:	CUPE 1975
Job Title:	Clerical Assistant
Family & Phase:	Operational Services, Phase 4
College / Admin Unit:	College of Nursing
Department / Section:	Native Access Program to Nursing/Medicine
Status:	Term, maternity leave replacement
Duration:	6 months beginning June 1, 2008 with
	the possibility of extension to 1 year
FTE, Shift or Hours of Work:	1.0 FTE
Salary Information:	$2807.35 to $3790.15 per month
COMPETITION NO.:	8161-HC (must quote on application)
Posting Date:	March 26, 2008
Closing Date:	April 1, 2008, by 4:30 p.m.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide secretarial support to the Native Access Program to Nursing/Medicine (NAPN/M) within the College of Nursing.

NATURE OF WORK: Reporting to the NAPN/M Aboriginal Advisors, in both Saskatoon and Regina, this position is driven by constant deadlines, continuous changes and shifting priorities. This position works independently and receives moderate supervision.

TYPICAL DUTIES: Answers enquiries about the programs; drafts letters, edits and proofreads routine correspondence on NAPN/M Program related issues; assists with research grant preparations; organizes special events; handles accounting procedures; files; types materials such as letters, reports, and promotional materials; coordinates and controls mail-outs; provides telephone reception; schedules, plans, attends and takes minutes at meetings; assists students with photocopying and printing; and other related clerical duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of Grade 12 and a one year recognized post-secondary secretarial
program.

Experience: Three to five years of office experience, preferably in a University setting. Understanding of Aboriginal cultures is essential. The ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.

Skills: Effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills; proven ability to work on multiple projects with competing demands to meet deadlines; ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software.

Please send to resume and application to:
Human Resources Division
Room E140 Administration Building
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N-5A2
Or Fax to: 306-966-7026