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Description

The executive assistant is accountable to the associate vice-president, facilities management & development, for providing senior level administrative support to all functions of the office of the associate vice-president as well as support to the directors. This position manages the operational aspects, and oversees the general supervision and direction of the office of the associate vice-president, coordinating its activity and interacting with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The executive assistant acts as a project manager by deploying resources, leading activities and realizing the goals of the office of the associate vice-president.

The executive assistant has considerable discretionary judgment, manages sensitive and confidential issues and works under pressure in a fast-paced environment as various and ever-changing deadlines are constant. The executive assistant has a highly developed sense of responsibility and ensures work is completed with minimal direction as the associate vice-president spends a considerable amount of time away from the office.

Located at any one of our campus locations, working in concert with local campus Facility Administrators the executive assistant acts as a key contact between the office of the associate vice-president and internal and external stakeholders sharing information and resources to all parties,

The executive assistant understands the institutional, divisional, academic and administrative structures of Saskatchewan Polytechnic including lines of authority, communication and reporting. On occasion, the executive assistant travels to various locations across the province to provide support for the division.