Executive Assistant, Office of the President & Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic

Athabasca University (AU); Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President and Provost's Office. The role involves managing calendars, briefing documents, and handling confidential issues with a proactive approach. Candidates should possess a diploma and have over five years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in high-level administrative support.
• Ability to manage a complex executive schedule.
• Experience in post-secondary educational environments is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar and briefing materials for the Office of the President.
• Liaise with the Chief of Staff of the Provost Office.
• Handle numerous sophisticated and confidential issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality management

Education

2-year Diploma in Office Administration

Job description

Athabasca University is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost & Vice President Academic.

Position:

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, Office of the President while liaising with the Chief of Staff, Provost Office, the Executive Assistant manages the calendar, briefing materials, and information for the Office of the President and the Provost's Office. The position requires proactive and action-oriented management with understanding of shifting priorities around numerous sophisticated and confidential issues.

Qualifications:

• 2-year Diploma in Office Administration.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a related senior or comparable high-level administrative support position in complex office environments, preferably in a post-secondary educational environment.
• Experience managing an extremely busy long-term executive schedule would be an asset.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Executive Assistant

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this role, please contact Matt McCreary, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, at [e-mail]