Campus Location: Vernon (co-located at Okanagan College - Vernon Campus)
Regular / Term: Regular
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Campus Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of one of JIBC's regional campuses while supporting students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Educational Space Planning, the Campus Administrator oversees campus operations and provides administrative, operational, and student support that contributes to the successful delivery of JIBC's academic programs within the region.
In this multifaceted role, you will coordinate campus operations, support academic programming, and help maintain an efficient, welcoming, and well-functioning learning environment. Responsibilities include coordinating campus activities, managing facilities and space allocation, supporting registration and student services, providing first-level technical assistance, and liaising with contractors and service providers to address operational and maintenance needs.
As a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners, you will deliver exceptional customer service while responding to a wide range of inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and initiative. Your ability to build positive relationships and manage competing priorities will contribute to the effective delivery of campus services and support the overall student experience.
You will also assist with campus safety initiatives by supporting safety protocols, coordinating emergency preparedness activities, maintaining first aid supplies, and working collaboratively with internal safety personnel to help ensure a safe and secure campus environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and service-oriented, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and are passionate about supporting education and student success, we encourage you to apply.
*Please note, the position description is currently under review*
- Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years' experience in a similar administrative role within a post-secondary environment.
- Advanced proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner, or similar) and database management, with strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.
- Demonstrated experience exercising sound judgment and making decisions in environments that support students, academic programs, and/or contractor coordination.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively contributing as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume, client-focused environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, external partners, government representatives, and the public.
- Demonstrated professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation when responding to a wide variety of inquiries and situations.
- Strong numerical aptitude with experience reviewing student accounts, invoices, inventory, or other financial and administrative records.
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counseling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
We offer a total compensation package that includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits, and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan after six months. In addition, we offer 15 vacation days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as other generous leave entitlements.
$55,065.78 (with wage increments to a max of $62,446.86). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement (BCGEU Pay Grid 14)
This is an in office, regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position located at JIBC's Vernon Campus. Must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's Vernon Campus.
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All applications must be received by July 22nd at 3:30pm. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
Applicants may request a Union Observer. Such requests should be made through the People & Culture department ([email protected]) at the time of application.
Justice Institute of British Columbia believes in creating accessible programming, workplaces and spaces that reflect the community we serve. Our desire is to continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and students and where everyone feels empowered to share their experiences and ideas.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds named under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or a person of Indigenous ancestry.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with JIBC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
