Executive Assistant to The President and Associate - London, Canada - Brescia University College

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**STAFF VACANCY
**- Brescia University College campus is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haundenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak _
- and Chonnonton Nations. This territory falls under the London Township Treaty and Sombra Treaty 1796, and the Dish _
- with One Spoon Wampum. Brescia University College accepts responsibility as a public institution to contribute toward _
- revealing and correcting miseducation as well as renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous Communities through _
- teaching, research, and community service._

Brescia University College a Catholic university college affiliated with Western University, is

Canada's only women's university. For over a century, the university experience at Brescia challenges students to lead

with wisdom, justice and compassion. Our student-centred institution is committed to providing women with a

transformative education as we prepare our students for life-long leadership. Our students benefit from a small,

supportive atmosphere at Brescia while having access to resources at Western.

Brescia is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to fill a position as:

Executive Assistant to the President & Associate Secretary to the Board

(Permanent Full Time Position)

Salary Grade 8 - $35.90 per hour
Reporting to Brescia's President, the Executive Assistant to the President, provides high-level confidential executive and

administrative support to the President. Ensuring effective and efficient workflow between the Office of the President,

and Brescia's Leadership Team. The Executive Assistant develops and implements administrative procedures, systems

and processes to support the operation of Brescia and the Office of the President, and undertakes specific projects as

required.

The Executive Assistant is also the Associate Secretary to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for providing

executive and administrative support to the Board and related governance bodies, ensuring the smooth functioning of

the Board.

This position requires the individual to be highly professional, motivated to succeed, exceptionally high personal

standards of performance, strong independent judgement and attention to detail.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Assistant key responsibilities and duties:

  • Ensure the smooth daily operations of the Office of the President, developing and maintaining effective
administrative systems for responding to and anticipating the administrative needs of the President and
preparation of daily agendas, briefings and related materials

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the President's responsibilities in order to make sound, independent
judgements about priorities for scheduling and briefings, ensuring that workflow is managed in accordance with
the President's priorities. Independently handling and/or redirecting matters not requiring the President's
attention.

  • Daily contact with the President to discuss the President's schedule,
review matters of importance, report on the status of various projects and share information.

  • Act as liaison with Brescia constituents including faculty, staff, students, members of the Board of Trustees,
alumnae and external contacts with the Office of the President.

  • Provide administrative support on behalf of the President to various Brescia committees, including but not
limited to the Leadership Team and any related sub-committees.

  • Responsible for managing the President's complex calendar, planning at least one year in advance. Arranging all
related travel and reconciling associated expenses ensuring they are within the boundaries of the Expense and
Travel Policy.

  • Preparation of daily briefings and related materials, and logistics of all meetings.
reports prepared by the President and other departments ensuring appropriate messaging is reflected,
information is accurate and editing of grammar.

**Associate Secretary to the Board of Trustees key responsibilities and duties: - Provide executive and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and related Committees including the

planning of yearly and monthly meetings, preparation of agendas, minutes, reports and the logístical
organization of all meetings.

  • Responsible for ensuring processes are followed, the Constitution and Bylaws are adhered to and orienting
Board members on procedures.

  • Administrative support is expected at Board Orientations, Committee Chair Orientations, Board Retreats and
related events.

  • Responsible for maintaining sensitive and confidential records and information in a records management system
(electronic and paper) related to the Corporation and the Board of Trustees.

  • Act as a liaison for the Board and Committee members with the President, Brescia constituents including faculty,
staff, students and alumnae.

**Project Management: - Manage and maintain Brescia's Policy Library, ensuring that all policies are reviewed on

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