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Position Information Position Number P01419 Position Title Program Assistant - Camp OC Division/Portfolio Continuing Studies and Corporate Training Department/Program C/S Administration Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity Under the general supervision of the Operations and Administrative Coordinator, the Program Assistant provides client service to students, prospective students, instructors, and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for registration support services for Continuing Studies courses and programs; responds to inquiries about programs, courses and services; provides clerical and administrative support to Program Coordinators and Instructors; maintains and updates student records; assists with limited financial processing; and provides public relations and marketing support. Functions and Duties Student Services and Registration Support Provides frontline customer service by responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person regarding Continuing Studies programs, courses, policies and procedures. Assists students with online portal navigation (Destiny One, MyOkanagan, Moodle), account troubleshooting, registration issues, and provides guidance on program options, prerequisites, and requirements. Maintains student records in Banner and legacy systems including data entry, grade entry, class lists, attendance summaries and processing Director''s List letters. Maintains waitlists, sends welcome communications, creates certificates of completion and maintains general email inboxes. Financial Processing Support Processes refunds, cheque payments, subsidies, tuition and fee waivers on student accounts. Troubleshoots electronic payment issues and requests financial adjustments. Prepares bank deposits and assists with processing payment vouchers, journal entries, invoices, honoraria and purchase requests. Administrative and Clerical Support Provides comprehensive administrative support including receptionist duties, maintaining contact lists and filing systems, ordering and distributing course materials and supplies, photocopying, processing mail, and monitoring equipment. Prepares and processes program and instructor evaluations. Types and proofreads course materials including outlines, exams, certificates, and reports. Coordinates room setup, equipment and refreshments for courses and events. Submits instructor system access requests and prepares tutor payments. Processes student practicum and work placements requests through provincial health online portal system. Coordination and Liaison Liaises with internal departments including Registrar''s Office, Financial Services, Trades, and other campuses regarding student registrations, scholarships, bursaries, and student loans. Communicates with external stakeholders and third-party sponsors. Advises security, switchboard, and other departments of after-hours and weekend program schedules. Processes registrations for corporate training clients and provides backup support to other front office positions. Marketing and Recruitment Support Supports marketing and recruitment efforts by assisting with outreach, materials distribution and information accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Completion of Grade 12 plus one year post-secondary training in Office Administration or equivalent. Over 1 year and up to and including 2 years of related experience. Familiarity with CS registration systems and processes. Skills and Abilities Superior customer service and interpersonal skills Effective conflict resolution skills and ability to resolve sensitive issues Exceptional listening and professional communication skills, focused on tact and diplomacy Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint and Outlook) Working knowledge and experience with student record systems, including the ability to generate and analyze database reports Aptitude for learning and working with new systems and software Effective problem analysis and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Desired Start Date 02/02/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 09/04/2026 Schedule Monday Friday 8am-4pm Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $ $30.74 Appointment Type Support - Non-Regular Full-time Special Instructions to Applicants Job description under review. Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates. Employee Group Support Posting Detail Information Competition Number C003312 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 01/16/2026 Posting Closing Date 01/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,