Dean's Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future - **Competition ID**:

- 4336 **Internal Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled **External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled **# of Openings**:

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- **Salary Information**:

- 7 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $28.69 to $32.01 per hour **Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time **Workplace Type**:

- On-Site **Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required. **Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) **Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday **Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm **Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35- We are currently seeking a Dean's Assistant to join our Faculty of Science team.
- **Job Overview**
- To provide administrative support for the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science.
- **Education and Experience**- Completion of a two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution and a minimum of three years of administrative support experience with advancing levels of responsibility. Understanding the nature of the work of academic areas in a university is an asset.-
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**- Proven experience in managing the multiple demands within a large and complex organization.
- Proven ability to address confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.
- Proven ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks on time.
- Proven ability to work independently under mínimal supervision.
- Proven ability to comprehend, communicate and comply with established policies, practices and procedures.
- Proven ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively in an administrative environment with multiple demands and frequent interruptions.
- Proven ability to work as a constructive and cooperative team member.
- Superior accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in editing documents.
- Superior organizational skills in coordinating projects and meeting multiple overlapping deadlines.
- Ability to adapt quickly to technologies and rapidly changing environments.
- Proven excellence in interpersonal skills, with the ability to patiently and effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Proven ability to successfully recognize, analyze and resolve problems.
- Typing speed of 50 wpm.-
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- **Salary Information**
- Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.-
- **Total Rewards**
- As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more
- **_ Note:_**_ Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time._
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Note to Applicants**
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.