Dean's Assistant - Competition ID: 4450 - City of Langley
13 hours ago
Job description
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years.
With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students.
Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success.
We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships.
As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Internal Closing Date:
January 31, 2026
External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: - BCGEU Pay Grid - $28.69 to $32.01 per hour
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
We are currently seeking a Dean's Assistant to join our Faculty of Science team.
Job Overview
To provide administrative support for the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science.
Education And Experience
Completion of a two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
A minimum of three years of administrative support experience with advancing levels of responsibility. Understanding the nature of the work of academic areas in a university is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven experience in managing the multiple demands within a large and complex organization.
Proven ability to address confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.
Proven ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks on time.
Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Proven ability to comprehend, communicate and comply with established policies, practices and procedures.
Proven ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively in an administrative environment with multiple demands and frequent interruptions.
Proven ability to work as a constructive and cooperative team member.
Superior accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in editing documents.
Superior organizational skills in coordinating projects and meeting multiple overlapping deadlines.
Ability to adapt quickly to technologies and rapidly changing environments.
Thorough knowledge and proven ability to accurately compose standard forms of business communication, such as memoranda, meeting minutes and agendas, business letters and email.
Proven excellence in interpersonal skills, with the ability to patiently and effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a pleasant and professional manner.
Proven ability to successfully recognize, analyze and resolve problems.Advanced knowledge of integrated administrative technologies including MS Word, MS Excel, Share Point, email, electronic calendars and internet. Familiarity with Banner is an asset.
Typing speed of 50 wpm.
Job Description
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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position.
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more
Note:
Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU.
Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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