Executive Assistant - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Purpose:

The York University Office of the Ombudsperson is a confidential, impartial and independent resource for University Community members (students, faculty and staff) to receive advice and guidance about their university-wide concerns and complaints regarding university policies, procedures and decision-making structures.

The Office may conduct an inquiry of concerns and complaints working with those in authority and providing recommendations with a view to remedying an individual situation or a systemic concern.

Committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, the Office of the Ombudsperson assists members of the university community to explore and evaluate options, and to determine an appropriate course of action with an aim to resolving concerns and complaints before they escalate.

The Office operates with an understanding that the successful resolution of complaints contributes to the development of a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and faculty across the University.

The office interacts with all levels of university administration including Associate Deans, Program Directors and Deans.

Reporting to the University Ombudsperson, the Executive Assistant role, in the Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for managing the administrative operations of the Office, including scheduling and correspondence, triaging incoming requests for assistance/advice, budgeting, and case tracking activities.

The role provides daily support to the Ombudsperson, assisting with scheduling and correspondence with students, staff, faculty, and leadership of the University which includes sensitive information and requiring consideration use of initiative, tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.

The role compiles statistical information of the concerns/complaints to meet the reporting requirements of the Office and assists in the production of annual reports of the Office.

Additional responsibilities include the completion of complex administrative duties and providing support for specific projects of the Office.

The role assesses the importance and urgency of issues or problems that arise, addresses issues and alerts the Ombudsperson to potential problems or conflicts.

The role maintains a commitment to supporting the equity, diversity and inclusion goals of the Office of the Ombudsperson and the University.

Education:

Post-secondary diploma in a relevant field.

Experience:

3 years related experience.
Experience providing executive and administrative support as well as office management support within a senior level office environment.
Work experience in a university environment, specifically working with students or support or advisory role or position.
Experience with conflict resolution and problem solving.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of university's settings and governance structure including policies, regulations and decision-making structures.
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
Knowledge of financial administration including reporting, budget analysis, preparation and monitoring.
Knowledge of case management software and administration software.
Knowledge of accounting practices and the ability to perform financial duties. Ability to analyze financial data and generate financial statements, budgets and reports.

Skills:

Effective planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet timelines.
Effective problem identification and conflict resolution skills.
Effective communication skills.
Skilled in proofreading, editing, and maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to provide effective service to the community and deal courteously and effectively with others.
Able to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines and standards in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical, interpretive, and problem solving skills.
Ability to examine multiple alternative possibilities and arrive at the best solution.
Ability to communicate in French.

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Compensation:

York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

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