Executive Assistant
2 weeks ago
Overview:
The Executive Assistant (EA) is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the Director’s office. The EA provides support, oversight and guidance for faculty recruiting, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals and academic appointments including Visitors, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates, etc. The incumbent will provide essential services to the School facilitating the smooth and efficient operation of activities in a manner consistent with the School’s goals and objectives. The EA manages confidential records and provides administrative support to the Director, Associate Directors, and Administrative Officer. The Executive Assistant is accountable to the Administrative Officer.
**Responsibilities**:
Administrative Support to the Director, Associate Directors, and Administrative Officers
- Organize the Director’s schedule, coordinate meetings, and manage electronic calendar(s)
- Tracking and support of Director’s deliverables and deadlines
- Book meetings on behalf of the Associate Directors
- Prepare confidential information and documents on behalf of the Director, Associate Directors and Administrative Officer
- Provide advice and guidance on policies and procedures related to faculty recruitment, tenure and promotion, sabbaticals and appointments
- Provide administrative support for program reviews including requesting data and preparing and summarizing statistical reports
- Organize and prepare minutes for Administrative Council Meetings, Faculty Meetings and other School meetings as requested
- Coordinate travel arrangements for the Director and Associate Directors upon request
- Assist with strategic projects under the direction of Director, Associate Directors and Administrative Officer
- Prepare correspondence with the Ontario Association of Optometrists and liaise with faculty members to ensure that all OAO dues are paid and up-to-date
- Organize OEBC/NBEO Pre-Clinic practice session registrations; including securing instructor time in coordination with Associate Directors
- Provide backup support to the Main Office; answering telephones and greeting visitors
- Facilitate administrative continuity as academic administrator appointments change through effective record keeping, training and mentoring
Faculty Recruitment
- Co-ordinate advertising for faculty recruiting in accordance with university policy
- Co-ordinate SACA (School Advisory Committee on Appointments) meetings and prepare UARC documents
Tenure and Promotion
- Coordinate tenure and promotion proceedings according to university policies and procedures in in support of the Director,
- Schedule School Tenure and Promotion Committee (STPC) meetings and take minutes
- Coordinate the final brief and submissions in coordination with the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Science
Sabbaticals and Leaves
- Calculate and verify sabbatical leave entitlements
- Provide information on policies, processes and deadlines for other leaves, retirement and termination
Academic Appointments
- Prepare appointment contracts for new faculty, associate chairs, sessional instructors, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, visiting scholars, adjuncts, cross-appointments and volunteers
- Prepare immigration documents for foreign workers in consultation with the university immigration specialist
- Monitor contract end dates for definite term and probationary term appointments and ensure renewals are processed in a timely manner
- Prepare termination forms for completed contracts and faculty retirements
Special Events
- Manages the planning and implementation of school events, such as retirement receptions, Employee Appreciation events, and other similar tasks as required
- Provides assistance to other areas of the school in planning events as required
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma or equivalent education and experience in office administration
- 3-5 years of professional experience providing administrative, business process and assistance to senior leaders in an academic institution is required
- Demonstrated exceptional ability to manage the calendars of senior leaders with competing demands, changing priorities and complicated international travel and protocol is required
- Experience in the coordination of events/meetings and briefing materials for senior leaders is required
- Experience working in a receptionist or customer service role
- Sound knowledge of university policies and procedures (31, 76, 77) is preferred
- International appointment experience is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to handle faculty, staff and students from around the world with tact and diplomacy
- Exceptional verbal and written communication ability
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, multitask and accurately complete detailed work
- Demonstrated ability to work within a high stress environment and operate with a high degree of confidentiality and discretionary judg
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