Executive Assistant to Academic Leadership

yorkvilleuniversity; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville University in New Westminster, BC, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support in a visible role. You will coordinate meetings, governance activities, and communications across leadership teams, exercising sound judgment and discretion in a busy executive office.

You will partner with the Vice President Academic, Dean, and Associate Chairs to manage priorities, streamline workflows, and support campus operations for a growing institution.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders while managing multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate complex calendars and executive meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Principal & VP Academic and leadership teams.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, governance activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage priorities, ensure accurate follow-ups, and keep the executive office running smoothly.
• Build trusted relationships across faculty, staff, and students and improve processes.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Governance coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion

Job description

Yorkville University in New Westminster, BC, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support in a visible role. You will coordinate meetings, governance activities, and communications across leadership teams, exercising sound judgment and discretion in a busy executive office.

You will partner with the Vice President Academic, Dean, and Associate Chairs to manage priorities, streamline workflows, and support campus operations for a growing institution.