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First Student
Posted 7 days ago
Administrative Assistant - Part Time
First Student · Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada · also Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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In short
The administrative assistant performs routine clerical tasks including drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining filing systems. They also support department processes such as invoicing, expense reporting, and coordinating meetings.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must have less than 2 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required for this role.
About the employer
First Student
Caring for students is our first priority.
As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026.
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What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs? Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community. Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner. Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service. Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
- INDUSTRY
- School and Employee Bus Services
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- HEADQUARTERS
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this First Student role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
The administrative assistant performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing/maintaining paper and electronic files, coding and processing of department invoices, providing information to callers, and updating various reports Assist in other processes such as reconciliation, expense report preparation, invoicing, annual budget development/compilation, etc.
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The administrative assistant performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing/maintaining paper and electronic files, coding and processing of department invoices, providing information to callers, and updating various reports
Responsibilities
- Assist in other processes such as reconciliation, expense report preparation, invoicing, annual budget development/compilation, etc.
- Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to the appropriate individuals.
- Sets up and maintains paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other materials.
- Opens, reads, routes, and distributes incoming mail and other materials. Prepares answers to routine letters.
- Completes and routes forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Arranges conferences, meetings, and travel reservations for office personnel. Coordinates conferences and meetings.
- Administers department programs, projects, and/or processes.
- Orders and dispenses supplies.
- Makes copies of correspondence and other printed material.
- Supports recruiting efforts by posting positions internally and externally.
Qualifications
- Less than 2 years experience.
- Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to utilize office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems; able to use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
- Professional demeanor and confidence to work in an advanced corporate setting.
Compensation: $27/hr
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
First for a reason
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
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