Chief of Staff - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

NAIT

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

NOTE:
This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

The Chief of Staff & Directory of Strategy (COS) has broad responsibilities for providing strategic professional guidance and support to the President and CEO and Executive Team to enable them to effectively and efficiently carry out their corporate and governing duties.

As a key contact with NAIT's internal and external communities, this position contributes to the success of the Polytechnic's mission and vision, oversees major strategic and planning documents, and builds enduring relationships with key stakeholders.

A researcher, writer, and highly skilled administrator and manager, this position has key responsibilities in the coordination, issues management, and communications functions of the Office and, as a consequence, the Polytechnic climate and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and oversee the office of the President, including managing EAs of the Office of the President
Board Operations
Executive and Senior Management Operations
Strategic and Business Planning and Reporting
Communications
Strategic Interests
Relationship Building
Responsible for President's Office and Board of Governors' budget.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and superior communication skills
Excellent relationship building skills and organizationwide perspective
Demonstrated ability to adapt well to change and manage ambiguity, higherlevel critical thinking skills
Knowledge of complex planning, development, implementation and project management practices
Technical knowledge; advanced knowledge of MS Office products and social networking platform
Highly proficient at working in and promoting a collaborative environment
Strong research skills; superior writing skills and the ability to produce errorfree communications in plain language

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
8 years of related experience
An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered

Remuneration:
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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