Assistant to the Chair
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
2017.58 - 2283.96 Bi-Weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Mathematics
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
56
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Department of Mathematics consistently ranks among the top Mathematics Departments in Canada with internationally respected programs and faculty members. As a department, we value collaboration, and our faculty and staff go out of their way to connect with and support students. From workshops to professional development sessions to community outreach, we bring together a full range of educational experiences for students, fellow mathematicians, and the wider community. The department aims be effective and innovative in the teaching of mathematics and training future mathematicians in the state-of-the-art in our discipline. Our dynamic administrative team is welcoming and vital to the success of our academic and research programs.
About the Role
The Assistant to Chair provides confidential administrative assistance to the Chair, supervisor and department committees. Responds to requests for information on behalf of the Chair; composes, proofreads, edits, and distributes general and confidential correspondence for internal and external communication on behalf of the Chair, and maintains accurate departmental records. Maintains the Chair’s calendar; responds to routine and general problems; maintains confidential files; assists the Chair with the preparation of reports. Provides secretarial support to various department standing and ad hoc committees by scheduling meetings and appointments; drafting and circulating agendas and materials; booking rooms and organizing meeting resources; recording, transcribing, and distributing minutes of meetings. Acts as department’s first contact by resolving space assignments. Assists in maintaining the departmental website and social media sites.
The ideal candidate for this position takes a people-centered approach to service, has demonstrated excellence in communicating effectively with diverse populations, and has experience balancing multiple tasks with outstanding attention to detail. We operate as a close team and look forward to welcoming a strong team player who builds effective relationships with colleagues and initiates improvements to processes.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Assistant to the Chair
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
2017.58 - 2283.96 Bi-Weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Mathematics
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
56
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Department of Mathematics consistently ranks among the top Mathematics Departments in Canada with internationally respected programs and faculty members. As a department, we value collaboration, and our faculty and staff go out of their way to connect with and support students. From workshops to professional development sessions to community outreach, we bring together a full range of educational experiences for students, fellow mathematicians, and the wider community. The department aims be effective and innovative in the teaching of mathematics and training future mathematicians in the state-of-the-art in our discipline. Our dynamic administrative team is welcoming and vital to the success of our academic and research programs.
About the Role
The Assistant to Chair provides confidential administrative assistance to the Chair, supervisor and department committees. Responds to requests for information on behalf of the Chair; composes, proofreads, edits, and distributes general and confidential correspondence for internal and external communication on behalf of the Chair, and maintains accurate departmental records. Maintains the Chair’s calendar; responds to routine and general problems; maintains confidential files; assists the Chair with the preparation of reports. Provides secretarial support to various department standing and ad hoc committees by scheduling meetings and appointments; drafting and circulating agendas and materials; booking rooms and organizing meeting resources; recording, transcribing, and distributing minutes of meetings. Acts as department’s first contact by resolving space assignments. Assists in maintaining the departmental website and social media sites.
The ideal candidate for this position takes a people-centered approach to service, has demonstrated excellence in communicating effectively with diverse populations, and has experience balancing multiple tasks with outstanding attention to detail. We operate as a close team and look forward to welcoming a strong team player who builds effective relationships with colleagues and initiates improvements to processes.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.