Executive Assistant - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose:

Ancillary Services provides a wide range of professionally managed campus services and amenities to enhance the student experience and support York University's mission, vision and priorities.

With a commitment to sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, Ancillary Services works with internal and external partners to provide exceptional experiences and enhance the quality of campus life in alignment with the University's core values.

The Executive Assistant provides efficient, professional and confidential executive support, typically reporting into a Dean's or Assistant VP's office. Duties are broad, varied and often of a confidential nature.

Daily activities involve interaction with students, staff, faculty and high-level internal and external contacts and exposure to sensitive information requiring considerable use of initiative, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and excellent judgement.

The Executive Assistant assesses the importance and urgency of issues or problems that arise, addresses issues, or alerts relevant leadership of potential problems or conflicts.

The Executive Assistant maintains a commitment to supporting sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion at York University.

Education:

Post-secondary diploma in a relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of related experience providing executive support.

Skills:

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
Good planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet timelines.
Good problem identification and conflict resolution skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Skilled in proofreading, editing, and maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to provide excellent service to the community and deal courteously and effectively with people at all levels.
Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in responding to emotional or demanding individuals.

Additional Notes:

Note:
Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s).
Works within a typical office environment (actual and/or virtual).

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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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York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.