Administrative Assistant- Samson Headstart

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Early Learning Program Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the overall office administration procedures for Samson Headstart. Which will include a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support early childhood operations and to assist the Early Program Manager in administrative tasks; perform public relations and communications services for the Samson Headstart and its programs.

Essential Duties:  Perform office activities to assist the Early Learning Program Manager in administrative tasks;

prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records and files relating to students, staff, operations and activities including those of a confidential nature.

 Serve as secretary to the Early Learning Program Manager; initiate and receive telephone calls; type letters, compose correspondence independently; prepare, type and distribute communications, newsletters, flyers and bulletins; schedule conferences, appointments and meetings; receive, open, prioritize and distribute mail.

 Greet visitors to the school office; provide information to students, parents, staff and the public concerning school policies, procedures, actions, activities and schedules as appropriate; maintain Early Learning Program Manager calendar and school calendar of events.

 Collect, compile, organize and record a variety of data related to personnel and student activities;

help maintain related records, and files and logs.

 Maintain payroll for certificated, classified and other personnel; maintain accurate records of

substitute teachers and accounts to be charged; receive and distribute paychecks.  Assist Samson Head Start Teacher/ Teacher Assistant with registration complete enrollment

information; complete records for the release or transfer of students; maintain confidentiality of student information as required.

 Operate a variety of office equipment (scanner, computer, laminator, smartboard/ tv, projector).

 Prepare payroll, paylists, pick up cheques and mail out for Early Learning Program Manager.

Job Requirements:

 Education Considerations: (Not required but helpful) Program Administration, ECD Level One, Two or Three, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and or Certificate in Administration.

 Valid driver’s license – Class 5

 Child Welfare Check (Vulnerable Sector Check)

 Criminal Record Check (Required upon successful hiring)

 The successful candidate must provide this upon the first day of employment

 Must be able to take training/ certification as required

 An understanding of the Maskwacis Cree Language and Miyo Opakiniwasowin.

Closing Date: November 13, 2026

*Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department*

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department Ext: 107

P.O. Box 159 Fax: (780) 585-2088

Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com