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attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsAdministrative Officer - (990499)This details all the information about the job posting.Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> Faculty Of Humanities -> School of Languages, Linguistics and CulturesLocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date12 June 2024Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$73,548.00 - $95,658.00Additional Posting InformationN/ASalary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG11Employee Group:PEA - Regular# of Hires Needed1CategoryAdministrative and Support ServicesAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria\'s largest employers and one of Canada\'s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria\'s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.The salary range for this position is:Recruitment range: $73,548- $81,092 starting salary determined by the PEAPerformance range: starting salary to max of $95,658 is available through annual performance increases.Job SummaryMandate:An Administrative Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the School functions efficiently and effectively by managing administrative processes and procedures, supervising staff and coordinating with other departments and colleagues as needed.Objectives:

• Create and/or improve processes and optimize procedures to ensure the School or Department operates smoothly and effectively.
• Oversee office operations and planning, financial management and assistance to the School Chair.
• Support the School leadership to meet long-term planning and academic goals.
• Supervise administrative staff including recruiting, performance development, coaching and workload management.

Job RequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree plus three years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. This position requires fluent knowledge and understanding of the French and English languages.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative approaches and decision-making in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating technical materials such as budget analysis, proposals and presentations.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, evaluate and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Experience working with various social media platforms and how each network can be optimally applied in different scenarios.
• Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated proactive judgement and initiative to manage day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership and supervision to staff in a unionized and diverse environment is an asset.

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