Group Administrative Assistant

1 week ago


Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time
Group Administrative Assistant

About Queen's University

Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

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Job Summary


Reporting to the Coordinator, Meetings/Committees/Health & Safety, the Group Administration Assistant is responsible for the planning and administrative functions of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG).

The Group Administration Assistant is a key member of the CCTG administration team who works within a collaborative environment to enable the CCTG Team to deliver cancer clinical trials.

This includes leadership of national/international meetings of the organization, executive support of scientific and operational committees of the network, and group membership and administration.


Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

National and International Meeting Administration

  • Assist in the planning and development of national and international meeting project plans for CCTG meetings, including but are not limited to the Annual Spring Meeting, Annual Fall Meeting/IND, New Investigator Clinical Trial Committee Course, Network retreats and workshops, sessions at major meetings (ASCO), and trial specific meetings that are required. Responsibilities include assisting in budgeting, procurement of vendors, and assessment of meeting needs in partnership with Coordinator, Meetings/Committees/Health & Safety and relevant Faculty member.
  • Assist in the development of correspondence and materials, conduct quality control measures to ensure accuracy, liaise with participants and funders to ensure timely response, and ensure event invitations and information are distributed in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with potential contractors for meeting venues and ensure procurement expectations are met. Review all budgets with Finance Manager, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Group Director prior to contracting process. Coordinate contracts once confirmed to ensure successful execution of the meeting.
  • Assist in the oversight of activities at national/international meetings and ensure the highest level of service during the meetings, including the Spring Meeting Welcome and Administration Team (SWAT).
  • Coordinate the Continuing Medical Education (CME) accreditation process in compliance with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) expectations for accredited meetings. Collate and submit material post meeting, in accordance with expected timelines, ensuring accurate and timely submission of materials.

CCTG Membership Coordination:

  • Liaise with member centres regarding new membership, membership renewals, and membership changes to ensure CCTG standard operating procedures (SOPs) and criteria are met. Communicate membership requirements clearly and effectively, ensure all material required is received at CCTG and processed in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the establishment of campaigns for membership renewals, including new grant addendums required, and ensure timely and compliant completion of the requirements.
  • Address any issues with insurance that arise through the annual collection process.
  • Establish Conflict Of Interest (COI) collection, review, and conflict management processes identified.
  • Ensure issues of noncompliance are escalated to the appropriate individual.

Executive Support to Network Committees:

  • Administer the membership processes for the executive network committee, on an annual/biannual basis, ensuring compliance with the Terms of Reference for these groups.
  • Develop and provide tools to support compliance within the network.
  • Address issues of concern with supervisor, to ensure these are escalated to the COO.

Administrative of CCTG Operations:

  • Provide administrative support to the human resources processes, from recruitment to the onboarding of new staff, using CareerQ and PeopleSoft systems.
  • Ensure files are up to date and filed and all required information has been provided to Queen's Human Resources and the hiring Manager/Supervisor.
  • Support financial activities associated with human resources processes.
  • In collaboration with the supervisor, recommend changes to processes to ensure efficiencies within the administrative activities of the CCTG. This includes front office reception, processes of samples, patient registration/randomization, security/health and safety matters of the group. Provide coverage support as needed.
  • Ensure documentation, manuals and training are up to date.
  • Undertakes other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two year postsecondary program in Office Administration/Management, or related field.
  • Previous experience (2 to 3


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