Secretary to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research
Full-Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Innovation, the Secretary supports the day-to-day operations of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (GSR), including providing support to the Associate Vice-President, Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies and other members of the team. Key responsibilities include coordinating office activities, meetings and communications; acting as recording secretary for research and graduate studies committees; assisting with research events; maintaining records and financial information; and supporting graduate studies, research services and innovation activities.
The successful candidate will hold a two-year office administration diploma from a recognized college, along with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. Experience in a post-secondary educational setting would be considered an asset.
This position is classified as Wage Grade 50, with a wage range from $27.11 per hour (Step 1) to $34.35 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., October 8, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
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.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
