Job Description

Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$59,836 to $71,351 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Position Grade:

5

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose - the essence of SFU - is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.


The Provost and Vice-President Academic works with faculties and service units across the university to provide an outstanding education for SFU students and a productive research environment for faculty. Our administrative team provides executive support for the Provost, the AVPA, the AVPLT and various other senior leaders in the Provost portfolio. The team culture is an unwavering focus on providing the best support for our stakeholders inside and outside of the Office of the Provost.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, by responding to a wide range of general and confidential inquiries; writing and preparing correspondence; liaising with internal and external contacts; and monitoring and initiating follow-up actions and research that support the itinerary of senior leaders in this office. The Executive Assistant has primary responsibility for coordinating and maintaining appointment calendar(s); scheduling regular committee and other meetings; managing various domestic and international travel schedules and arrangements; and coordinating special events. The Executive Assistant provides highly confidential administrative support to the search processes for senior administrative and academic positions in the Provost's Office as assigned.


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