Job Description

rontline Support, Student Wellness

Full-Time Support Staff - (6-month contract)

Reporting to the Manager Mental Health & Wellbeing, with guidance from the Manager Student Accessibility Services, the secretary is responsible for assisting the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team and Student Accessibility Services Team for the effective and efficient operation of services. They are responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive experience for diverse students and connecting them to the most appropriate support. This includes responding to students who may be in distress or who may disclose difficult information about mental health symptoms, personal crises, disabilities, or safety needs.

Responsibilities include providing general reception support for all services within the SDS Division, including scheduling coordination, data entry, file management, form creation, meeting coordination, recordkeeping, etc. The secretary also supports the operation of the SAS Testing Centre, through check-in support, fee processing, and coordinating secure exam distribution to faculty.

The successful candidate will have a two-year Office Administration diploma from a recognized college (Medical Office Assistant, Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Social Service Worker (SSW), or Addiction and Mental Health Worker diplomas would be considered an asset) with two years of relevant work experience, preferably in a social service or medical service setting.

Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., December 2, 2025.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $24.09 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person