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Description

OVERVIEW:
  
The Executive Assistant provides senior administrative support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and the Leadership Team. To be successful in this role, you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment where you work closely with a variety of people and situations to navigate sensitive situations. You will be comfortable implementing confidential processes, communication systems and reporting. Ideally, you will also be someone who is adept at working with and across teams, with an ever-present focus on supporting, respecting and building the strongest potential for student holistic wellbeing in learning and life. As a First Nations organization, T4EA is committed to supporting alliance schools, and their staff and learners with culturally appropriate and responsive supports and resources; this individual is comfortable in cross-cultural situations and has a strong social justice stance that honours the cultural context of First Nations education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    Superior knowledge of business technology, equipment and software, e.g. financial, board/governance, project management, office administrative software and tools.
    A high level of confidentiality and sensitivity in interactions with staff, political partners, and other stakeholders
    Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities determining course of action; developing appropriate solutions.
    Developing ideas into plans of action and coordinating the actions through implementation
    Passionate and committed to working with First Nations children, youth and families, using a strength/asset-based approach that aligns to the goal, vision and mandate of the Treaty 4 Education Alliance
    Excellent, above average communication skills