Executive Assistant to The Dean and Special Projects Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada OCAD University Full time

_OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which _we live, work and create_

**_ Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service._**

This job is a high-level executive support position that requires problem-solving in a collaborative, dynamic team environment at a downtown Art and Design University. Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, the Executive Assistant to the Dean and Special Projects Coordinator provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship and provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the Faculty of Arts and Science, overseeing a variety of special projects for the Dean, Associate Dean and Manager.

**Summary of Responsibilities**:

- Executive Support:_
- Prioritize conflicting need, handle matters proactively, and coordinate time-sensitive projects to successful completion
- Oversee the Dean’s and Associate Dean’s calendars to ensure that all university-wide events and external invites are promptly entered into the calendar, ensuring that days are scheduled in such a way that breaks are provided and work from home and in office days are efficiently scheduled, balancing competing priorities and meetings, problem-solving, resolving conflicts and time and task management to optimize productivity
- Organize the Dean’s and Associate Dean’s To Do list and tasks to ensure deadlines are met, providing reminders or follow-ups when needed, scheduling focus time, conducting research and compiling and requesting additional information;, liaise with other internal/external stakeholders when needed; reviewing agendas and flagging talking points or contentious items
- Provide leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the Faculty, and oversee a variety of special projects for the Dean
- Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the Deans’ ability to effectively lead the Faculty
- Oversee Dean’s and Associate Dean’s social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X etc., including creating, scheduling and monitoring posts and connection requests to promote and maintain an active online presence
- Support the Dean and Associate Dean with document and records management, including developing and maintaining an organized records inventory system to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of documents, implementing best practices for records management, and compliance with university policies
- Support the activities and projects of the Dean and Associate Dean including coordinating travel arrangements
- Support sensitive, confidential and challenging conversations and information with the utmost discretion and tact and manage confidential documents, contracts and strategic plans, ensuring secure storage and controlled access
- Social Media and Community Outreach:_
- Support the Manager, Associate Dean and Dean to develop and ensure consistency in branding, tone and messaging across all Faculty of Arts & Science social media and digital platforms to engage with the online community
- Create and circulate materials and communications to alumni, community leaders, external organizations and potential partners that showcase Faculty of Arts and Science achievements, updates, and opportunities for engagement, liaising with Marketing and Communications, Advancement and Centre for Emerging Arts and Designers
- Develop and maintain outreach strategies for the Faculty of Arts and Science, including social media campaigns and networking events; track engagement on social media, monitor event attendance and analyze engagement, attendance and other related metrics
- Collaborate with Manager, Coordinator, Student Engagement and Records and Coordinator, Faculty Engagement and Records to organize community events, partnerships with local organizations to provide educational opportunities for students and faculty
- Support special projects in the areas of faculty research, outreach, fundraising, community building, student engagement, policy
- Support Manager with accurate budgeting and tracking of outreach and special project initiatives, liaising with Finance when needed
- Assist the Manager with maintaining records and documentation, adhering to OCAD University financial guidelines and reporting requirements, including, but not limited to the processing and arranging guest travel and accommodation, room bookings, hospitality and catering, securing AV, IT and security support when needed and the processing of honorariums, reimbursements, actual and budget transfers
- Administrative Support:_
- Act as the initial



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