Executive Services Coordinator - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Association of University Teachers

Canadian Association of University Teachers

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Executive Services Coordinator
(External Posting)

The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is seeking to fill the
regular, full-time position of Executive Services Coordinator.

CAUT is a progressive labour and professional organization representing more than 72,000 faculty, librarians, researchers, academics, and general staff at 124 universities and colleges.

It promotes the economic and political interests of its members, advances the standards of the profession, and seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada.

Reporting to the Head of Executive Services, the position supports the Head of Executive Services by coordinating and completing tasks related to assigned projects, and the various committees and governing bodies of the organization.

The Executive Services Team supports the planning and coordination of meetings of CAUT's governance bodies and committees, as well as the coordination of conferences and events; manages correspondence, memoranda, and regular publications to member associations; ensures the coordination of CAUT Awards and scholarships; and coordinates translation of CAUT materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead support for the Defence Fund operations, including coordination of the various Defence Fund administrative activities such as Annual General Meeting and Directors' meetings, filing documents, updating Defence Fund website, maintaining various lists, and other related tasks.
Coordinates Translation Services work, including improving translation services for the organization, managing requests, communicating with contractors and other key stakeholders, and proofreading translations.
Coordinates content and maintenance of the Executive Services Unit intranet, including updating content and coordinating with IM/IT for any technical updates or requirements.
Assists with the coordination of and implementation of process improvement activities within the Executive Services Unit, including process/workflow mapping, request forms and procedures, and automations, and file management structure and naming conventions.
Assists with the coordination of administrative support for CAUT Committees and Working Groups.
Assists with the coordination of administrative services for the organization including crossteam administrative collaboration.
Coordinates and supports onboarding of new member association presidents and new committee members.
Assists with the coordination process related to reviewing and proofreading materials prior to distribution or posting on the CAUT website.
Coordinates and prepares the distribution and circulation of documents.
Stores electronic documents according to the protocols of the document storage system and maintains and organizes the files of the section.
Tracks, enters data into, and maintains assigned databases.
Assists in the preparation, logistics, support, and coordination of various events.
Tracks and coordinates payment of invoices to suppliers and/or members.
Handles internal and external requests for information.
Adopts new tools and systems as relevant to the role.
Adheres to established processes and quality control systems for administrative workflow and recommends enhancements to improve quality or efficiency.
Participates in regular team meetings to ensure alignment on goals, progress against priorities, and twoway communication.
Other related duties as assigned by CAUT management.

Hours & Location**- Full-time position, 35 hours per week.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

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Required to work at least 4 days per week from the CAUT office
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Some travel within Canada may be required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

College or university diploma or degree in relevant field. Specialized training or equivalent experience in administration, office management, or program coordination.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar professional capacity is required, including coordinating and supporting comparable programs and services.
Extensive experience using various computer programs such as Windows, Microsoft Office 365 Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), and Adobe.
Previous professional experience working in an association, trade union, or not for profit is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Advanced English (oral, written, reading) and advanced French (reading and written) with strong proofreading skills in both languages are essential.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Strong problemsolving and organizational skills.
Motivated, proactive, and solutionsfocused with the ability to identify, anticipate, and respond to office needs.
Skilled in providing excellent member services through clear communication.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity; operates with discretion in handling documents and enquiries.
Demonstrated ability to work coop