Executive Assistant

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Access to educational and recreational facilities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Community Safety. This role involves managing diverse responsibilities, providing executive-level support, and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should have a post-secondary diploma and at least 2 years of related experience. The university promotes sustainability, equity, and diversity through its initiatives. Comprehensive benefits and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience providing executive support in complex environments.
• Experience fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
• Experience providing executive support to a senior leader in a complex institutional environment.
• Experience fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and professional assistance to the Executive Director.
• Plan and disseminate departmental news and manage initiatives.
• Plan and disseminate departmental news through web pages and newsletters.
• Assist in planning and managing initiatives and activities sponsored by the Community Safety Department and the Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration.

Skills

Executive support

Tact and diplomacy

Judgement

Discretion

Education

Post-Secondary diploma

Job description

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

Working within a fast paced, changing environment, the Executive Assistant will provide efficient, professional, and confidential support to the Executive Director, Community Safety. Duties are broad and varied. Daily activities involve interaction with all students, faculty, staff and high-level internal and external contacts and exposure to confidential and sensitive information requiring considerable use of initiative, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and excellent judgement. The Executive Assistant assesses the importance and urgency of issues or problems that arise, addresses issues, or alerts the relevant leadership of potential problems or conflicts

The Executive Assistant maintains a commitment to supporting sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion at York University. The Executive Assistant will play a key role in planning and disseminating departmental news through various channels including web page, newsletters. As required, the Executive Assistant plays a supportive role in planning and managing initiatives and activities sponsored by the Community Safety Department and the Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administratio

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

Education:

• Post-Secondary diploma.

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience.
• Experience providing a full range of executive support to a senior leader or administrator in a complex institutional environment.
• Experience in fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives within a work setting, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all staff and community members.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity, visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 113801.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U, please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/