Office Assistant II

Job ID 79674 Job Title Office Assistant II Regular/Temporary Temporary Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/11/10 Job Type Student Close Date 2026/11/29 Employee Group Student Work Program Favorite Job Department Chief Risk Office Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Temp 2 Salary Range $17.95 - $24.60 (hourly) Job Code WPS023 Existing Vacancy Yes - Newly Created Position Contract Duration 3.4 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 10 Job Description **Job Title: Office Assistant II** **Student Work Program Job Code: WPS023** **Pay Grade: Level 2** **Job Summary** --------------- Performs a variety of financial transactions and routine clerical/secretarial/reception duties according to established procedures and guidelines. Training for the responsibilities of the position is provided on the job. **Accountabilities** -------------------- * Schedule meetings, room bookings and appointments. * Greet visitors, answer routine inquiries in person, by telephone or e-mail. Escalate non-routine inquiries to appropriate personnel. * Process payments and journal entries according to established guidelines. * Run reports and perform standard analyses according to established guidelines. * Update and maintain files, correspondence and records according to established guidelines. * Verify and review a variety of files, records and documentation according to established guidelines. * Assist with mailings and ordering of supplies and office materials. * Copy, collate and assemble a variety of documents and packages for review. * Provide administrative support for events and meetings. * Perform other secretarial and clerical duties of a similar nature, as required. **Qualifications** ------------------ **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent **Experience:** 6 months of related experience in a customer service environment. **Working Conditions** ---------------------- * Typical office environment. * Work is completed under close supervision and assistance is immediately available. **Exclusions** -------------- * Does not monitor budgets and reconcile accounts. * Does not conduct database or literature searches to find references and articles. Does not show procedures to others. How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online. Employment Equity Statement McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidat