Executive Assistant to the Vice-Provost and Dean
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$64,225 to $76,593 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Position Grade:
6
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
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 Faculty of Graduate Studies directs the administration of more than 140 graduate programs across all three campuses and eight faculties. Our office supports the vision and leadership of the university through the Dean and Vice-Provost's role as well as through oversight and guidance of graduate admissions, adherence and equitable compliance to graduate policies, and administrative direction and training for procedures and systems. We also collaboratively facilitate support for graduate students, faculty members and graduate programs with individual and systemic issues and foster graduate student engagement and professional development activities.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant provides confidential, senior level administrative support to the Vice-Provost and Graduate Studies Dean (Dean). The role prioritizes the objectives of the business to provide briefings to the executive and plays a key role in assisting the Dean in managing and prioritizing competing demands for their time and attention. The role acts independently to determine when to involve the Dean, assists the Dean in the punctual delivery of communications and proactively managing the Dean’s calendar, meetings, workshops, travel, speeches, etc. The role gathers, coordinates and prepares the necessary information, materials and resources for meetings and events. The role supports the Dean in their development of strategies and plans, including the annual budget. The role carries out special assignments, which may involve research and analysis activities. Ensuring the proper management and approval of individual and corporate expenses and managing budget reports as required.
Full
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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.
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Executive Assistant to the Vice-Provost and Dean
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$64,225 to $76,593 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Position Grade:
6
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
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 Faculty of Graduate Studies directs the administration of more than 140 graduate programs across all three campuses and eight faculties. Our office supports the vision and leadership of the university through the Dean and Vice-Provost's role as well as through oversight and guidance of graduate admissions, adherence and equitable compliance to graduate policies, and administrative direction and training for procedures and systems. We also collaboratively facilitate support for graduate students, faculty members and graduate programs with individual and systemic issues and foster graduate student engagement and professional development activities.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant provides confidential, senior level administrative support to the Vice-Provost and Graduate Studies Dean (Dean). The role prioritizes the objectives of the business to provide briefings to the executive and plays a key role in assisting the Dean in managing and prioritizing competing demands for their time and attention. The role acts independently to determine when to involve the Dean, assists the Dean in the punctual delivery of communications and proactively managing the Dean’s calendar, meetings, workshops, travel, speeches, etc. The role gathers, coordinates and prepares the necessary information, materials and resources for meetings and events. The role supports the Dean in their development of strategies and plans, including the annual budget. The role carries out special assignments, which may involve research and analysis activities. Ensuring the proper management and approval of individual and corporate expenses and managing budget reports as required.
Full
Not the right fit? Search for Executive Assistant to the Vice jobs in Burnaby, BC
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.