Duties and Responsibilities:
The Landon Pearson Centre is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Administrator to support the Centre’s financial and administrative operations within a university-based environment. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with institutional systems, and experienced in supporting academic or research centres. The incumbent will:
- Support day-to-day administrative operations of the Centre
- Process financial transactions, reimbursements, and invoices using university systems
- Manage purchasing, procurement, and expense reporting workflows
- Maintain accurate financial and administrative records
- Assist with event logistics, scheduling and minutes of Advisory Council and other meetings, and internal communications
- Provide administrative support to the Operations Director and Executive Director
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and record-keeping
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
- Familiarity with procurement, travel claims, and research support processes
- Comfortable supporting faculty, researchers, and external partners
- Proficiency with institutional administrative and financial systems such as BANNER, Concur, and eShop
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- Experience working in a university or research environment
- Previous experience in a university centre, faculty, or academic unit considered an asset
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
