Administrative Assistant, Finance

4 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Upper Canada College Full-time

Employment Terms: Full Time, Permanent. Start date: October 2026.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

Governance & Executive Coordination

  • Coordinate Board, Committee, and governance meetings including proactive scheduling, timely materials preparation and distribution including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
  • Support audit cycles, financial reporting timelines, and governance documentation.
  • Maintain a centralized tracking of action items and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Finance & Operations Administration (College and Foundation)

  • Support financial processes including procurement coordination, documentation, and contract administration.
  • Coordinate workflows related to audits, financial assistance processes, and reporting cycles.
  • Assist in maintaining financial records, reports, and documentation integrity.
  • Support capital projects and facilities operations through scheduling, vendor coordination, and documentation.
  • Supported college and foundation administrative activities by coordinating document collection, statement retrieval, portal access, fund manager communications, and maintaining tracking sheets for capital calls, distributions, reports, and other investment-related documentation.

Systems, Process & Data Coordination

  • Assist with financial systems modernization and data integrity.
  • Support process mapping and workflow optimization initiatives.
  • Support implementation and adoption of new tools, templates, and workflows.
  • Maintain organized digital filing systems and documentation standards.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

Administrative Support

  • Triage incoming requests and communications, ensuring alignment with priorities.
  • Provide proactive calendar, meeting, and correspondence support to Vice-Principals.
  • Draft communications, reports, and presentations.
  • Manage competing priorities and anticipate administrative needs.

Other Duties

  • Support cross-functional initiatives and peak periods across departments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Be a mentor for an IB continuum project (Personal Project, PYP Exhibition or Extended Essay).

Job Requirements

Experience, Knowledge And Competencies

  • Post-secondary education in business administration, finance, or related field required.
  • 5-7 years of progressive administrative or coordination experience, preferably in finance and/or operations.
  • Strong understanding of administrative processes, governance, or financial environments.
  • Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail) or comparable administrative environment.
  • Proven experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated experience working with data, reporting, and systems.
  • Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity, identify efficiencies, and support workflow optimization, including interest or experience in managing AI agents and ensuring ethical use an asset.
  • Experience in educational or non-profit environments an asset
  • Exposure to financial systems and reporting tools, strong asset
  • Experience with process improvement or systems implementation is an asset;
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health & Life-Stage Support: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and lifestyle spending accounts, and dedicated support for various life stages—including a progressive menopause policy, hormonal health supports, and 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Generous Time Off & Balance: Enjoy additional paid time off during school-calendar breaks (including winter holiday, midterm breaks, and March Break), generous vacation allotment, paid volunteer time, and