Assistant to the Chair and Administrative Assistant
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$2,017.59 to $2,283.96 bi-weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Chemistry
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
70
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 Chemistry founded in 1965, is one of the founding departments within the Faculty of Science at Simon Fraser University. Prominent research and teaching focused department with around 27 research labs and over 35 teaching and research faculty. Our teaching is present across the Burnaby and Surrey campuses with courses running throughout the academic year. Our administrative team supports our department goals, faculty, staff, and students.
About the Role
The Assistant to the Chair and Administrative assistant role provides day to day support to the Department Chair, Manager, Academic and Administrative Services as well as departmental faculty and staff in departmental operations by ensuring timeliness and management of workflow to the Chair and department members. Acts as a key link between external, departmental members and the Chair to prioritise department needs. Supports the Manager in faculty relations which ensures that the department remains in observance of the collective agreements to prevent disputes, grievances and breakdowns between faculty and management, the hiring, promotion and tenure of department faculty members, external reviews etc. Oversees and manages core departmental events (seminar series, department meetings, interdepartmental meetings).
We're looking for someone who:
- Acts with professionalism and integrity.
- Is respectful and inclusive.
- Works together in a collaboratively in team settings and well alone.
- Plans and prioritises based on needs with big picture goals and visions in mind.
- Communicates effectively and clearly.
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 and Administrative Assistant
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$2,017.59 to $2,283.96 bi-weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Chemistry
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
70
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 Chemistry founded in 1965, is one of the founding departments within the Faculty of Science at Simon Fraser University. Prominent research and teaching focused department with around 27 research labs and over 35 teaching and research faculty. Our teaching is present across the Burnaby and Surrey campuses with courses running throughout the academic year. Our administrative team supports our department goals, faculty, staff, and students.
About the Role
The Assistant to the Chair and Administrative assistant role provides day to day support to the Department Chair, Manager, Academic and Administrative Services as well as departmental faculty and staff in departmental operations by ensuring timeliness and management of workflow to the Chair and department members. Acts as a key link between external, departmental members and the Chair to prioritise department needs. Supports the Manager in faculty relations which ensures that the department remains in observance of the collective agreements to prevent disputes, grievances and breakdowns between faculty and management, the hiring, promotion and tenure of department faculty members, external reviews etc. Oversees and manages core departmental events (seminar series, department meetings, interdepartmental meetings).
We're looking for someone who:
- Acts with professionalism and integrity.
- Is respectful and inclusive.
- Works together in a collaboratively in team settings and well alone.
- Plans and prioritises based on needs with big picture goals and visions in mind.
- Communicates effectively and clearly.
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.