Executive Assistant, Administration Network

Socket.dev; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide confidential support to senior leaders. The role centers on sophisticated calendar management, comprehensive meeting support, and discreet handling of sensitive information.

The assistant acts as the primary contact for the leader and stakeholders, drafting communications and preparing briefing materials for decision-making. Responsibilities include tracking initiatives, organizing travel and events, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Office administration diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of senior-level administrative experience, preferably supporting executives in a large organization.
• Proven ability to manage executive calendars, communications, and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars with calendar coordination and priority setting.
• Triage and respond to emails on behalf of the leader.
• Prepare briefings, materials, and reports for meetings and decisions.
• Track initiatives and priorities across the organization.
• Draft, edit, and file communications and documents with discretion.
• Support meetings with logistics, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the office.

Skills

Calendar management

Email management

Meeting preparation

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Discretion and professionalism

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Office administration diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

University systems experience

Job description

Executive Assistant, Administration Network

Summary

The executive assistant provides a wide range of confidential support to one or more senior leaders. Key responsibilities include coordinating complex calendars, providing comprehensive meeting support, and handling confidential information with discretion. Acting as the primary contact for the senior leader and various stakeholders, this position drafts, reviews, and sends communications on behalf of the leader. The executive assistant also plays a crucial role in initiative tracking, preparing presentations and briefing documents, and conducting research to aid decision-making. This position provides strategic monitoring of the senior leader’s initiatives and priorities and plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides strategic calendar management by coordinating complex schedules, establishing standards that balance meeting and office time, reflect priorities, and allow for flexibility.
• Provides advanced email management by monitoring, triaging, organizing, prioritizing and responding to emails on the leader’s behalf or as a delegate, ensuring timely and appropriate communication.
• Provides comprehensive meeting preparation with briefings, updates, materials, and information, while tracking deadlines, commitments, and emerging issues.
• Tracks initiatives and priorities, ensuring they go through the right channels, are included in relevant meetings, and are added to the appropriate agendas.
• Gathers information, creates, drafts, edits, and files a variety of documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence, ensuring confidential and sensitive information is handled appropriately.
• Provides meeting and committee support by coordinating meeting logistics, preparing the committee chair, creating and distributing agendas and documentation, taking minutes, tracking and following up on action items, setting up video conferencing tools, and troubleshooting technical issues for smooth communication during meetings.
• Coordinates assigned projects and tasks, developing collective knowledge and delegating work, and engaging colleagues.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying issues and participating in process evaluation and re-design.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the office and leaders, utilizing clear and effective communication, addressing inquiries, and providing direction in alignment with organizational values and priorities.
• Organizes complex travel arrangements, itineraries, submits, and approves travel and other expense requests.
• Coordinates and oversees all event logistics, including budget management, catering, and invitations.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively with administrative network colleagues.
• Processes financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Assists with human resource processes such as submitting job postings, scheduling interviews, submitting letters of offer, assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, and processing changes to employment records.
• Provides general office administrative support for efficient and effective operations.
• Greets and assists visitors, providing a welcoming and professional environment.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all community members, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion, and responds to different perspectives with curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications

• An office administration diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of senior-level administrative experience, preferably supporting executive members in a large, complex organization.
• Proven ability to manage executive level calendars, communications, and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit high level correspondence and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to act with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and navigate sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills with the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks and manage multiple demands independently.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments through a proactive, self-directed approach to learning and problem-solving; committed to continuous improvement and aligning actions with evolving best practices and strategic priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Experience with university systems is preferred.

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department: Administration Network
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $54,520.00 - 95,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 2
Posted Date: 9/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, pleasecontact usfor assistance.