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Academic Department Assistant Jobs in London at King’s University College
STAFF ASSOCIATION
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
JOB TITLE:
Academic Department Assistant contract – Job Reference # 202606-02C
DESCRIPTION:
The Academic Department Assistant will:
- Provide administrative support to Department Chairs, as assigned, and their faculty members
- Provide administrative support to Faculty Committees
- Need to act in a professional manner with diplomacy, attention to detail, confidentiality and good judgement
- Manages the daily operations of assigned academic units, provides a broad range of administrative support to the Chair(s) and Coordinator(s) including.
- Coordinates full-time (KUCFA) and part-time (CUPE) hiring and monitoring processes; provides a broad range of administrative support to faculty.
- Supports and facilitates non-course related aspects of experiential learning activities in collaboration with Academic Program Advisors and King’s Promise Coordinator, and King’s International.
- In collaboration with College’s Communications and Media Relations Office, manages and maintains departmental web presence and social media channels
- Responsible for supporting college committees and administrative activities as assigned by the Manager of Administrative Affairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (unless identified as preferred):
The qualifications of the successful candidate will include:
- College diploma with advanced administrative skills
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of previous relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are required on a daily basis in working with students, faculty, college staff, administrators, professional officers, and counterparts from other campuses.
- Constant interruptions, deadlines, a heavy workload and multiple demands are part of the daily routine. Excellent organizational skills, time management, advanced administrative skills and flexibility are required.
- As this position represents Department and the Chair(s) in relation to the administrative functions, the ability to interact effectively with a variety of constituents is important – students, faculty, administrators, social workers in the community and other departments at King’s and UWO.
TYPE OF JOB:
Full-time Contract (35 hours per week until February 1, 2028)
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 28, 2026
Reason for Recruit:
Existing Vacancy
SALARY RANGE:
SSG 9 – $56,989 – $69,434 per annum, dependent on experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Please apply by clicking “Apply Now”.
Job description available upon request.
External job candidates will be asked to provide a satisfactory vulnerable persons police clearance within 3 months of the hire date.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
June 19, 2026 at 4:30pm
The College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.
King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.
King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519- 433-3491 for assistance.
Title: Academic Department Assistant
Company: King’s University College
Location: London
