Description

We are looking for an experienced professional recognized for their initiative, ability to “manage up”, excellent organizational & analytical skills and ability to prioritize & multitask. You will be accountable for managing schedules and executive correspondence to ensure the effectiveness of the executive leadership team.

Challenges to be Met

• Apply appropriate due diligence ensuring accuracy in preparing and completing all required supporting documentation (reports, presentations, invoices, communications, tables, charts, files, packages for committee meetings, etc.).

• Manage CEO’s E-mails & calendars and execution of quality correspondence. Perform other administrative assignments as required.

• Professionally in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; report issues where appropriate.

• Coordinate CEO and Executive team meetings. As required, prepare presentation materials and agendas for the meetings. Ensure relevant information is assembled and prepared for meetings in a timely manner.

• Prepare expense reports ensuring accuracy and adherence to finance policies ensuring expense reimbursement is within the expense report guidelines; validate expense reports prior to approval.

• Demonstrate a digital-forward and competitive approach to leveraging new technology to support the CEO and the Executive team as a whole.

• Execute and provide assistance with annual corporate initiatives, led by the CEO and key stakeholders.

• Lead and coordinate Sales, Marketing and Partnership event planning and execution including but not limited to obtaining quotes, preparing cost comparisons, securing and coordinating with vendors and attending events in-person

• Act as Chair to the Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee and support initiatives within the Employee Engagement Committee

Who are we looking for:

If you have the following, you may be the person we are looking for:

• High school diploma with over 5 years of relevant experience. University Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with executive team in a corporate environment.
• Computer skills with programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce.com, OneDrive, etc. Eager to learn new applications and online platforms.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible for effectively coordinating processes and information across related stakeholders.
• Perform tasks that involve different range of complexity with autonomy.
• A dynamic professional who is eager to learn and take initiative on upcoming tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and spoken communication to interpret policies and apply standards to complete assignments in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent time management, ability to multitask and desire to learn fast and independently.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

About Embark Student Corp.

At Embark Student Corp. (“Embark”), we’re on a journey to create an entirely new student experience. One that is built on instilling confidence in students around the paths they are choosing and their ability and agency to achieve their goals for the future. As enablers and orchestrators of students’ success, we will create access, affordability and agency for students and their champions across our services and solutions. This will provide them with guidance and support in all aspects of planning and saving for post secondary education - giving them a future-ready advantage and help them thrive well past their educational journey.

Embark Corp. is cultivating an environment that enables growth, trust and pioneering. To help drive our transformation and growth, we are guided by the following strategic pillars:

• Elevate our Expertise in Education Savings & Planning
• Aspire to be Trusted and Easy to do Business with
• Put our Customers in the Center of Our Experience
• Partner to Drive Value, Scale and Reach

What makes us qualified to do this?
In business since 1965 and owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization, everything we do is in service to our students. We are a diverse and passionate community of experts that firmly believes in the benefits of education, priding ourselves on helping to shape their future and empowering them to reach their full potential.

As we move forward, we will leverage and build upon our unmatched expertise in the RESP space to propel both our students and our company forward, ensuring a better tomorrow. Our vision is set, our future is bright, and we’re just getting started.

We value each employee for their unique perspectives and experiences. If you are someone who has experience and skills similar to what we are looking for and is aligned with the culture and values, please consider applying!

Work Model

We have adopted a hybrid model, leveraging the best of remote and in-person work. This work model however can differ depending on roles and leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We at Embark Corp., are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a culture that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Embark Student Corp. has been Great Place to Work® certified since 2018.