Job Description

Competition Number
S18875P

Position Title
Executive Assistant to the Vice President Finance and Administration

Position Number
E99978

Employee Group
Exempt (non-union support staff)

Position Status
Regular Full-Time

Start Date


End Date (if applicable)


Department
Finance & Administration

Additional Notes


Location
North Vancouver

Working with us
At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.

Do you share our purpose and passion?

What you’ll do
This position provides exceptional senior administrative support to the Vice President, Finance and Administration.

The Finance and Administration portfolio is comprised financial services, corporate services, facilities and capital projects, policy, privacy and governance, and information technology, which together, support CapU’s goals and priorities. The portfolio’s team members come from a variety of backgrounds, each with exceptional skillsets that, working together, create a vibrant, fun and energetic atmosphere within which to work and grow.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, the Executive Assistant acts as a communications centre point for the portfolio by working with a variety of internal and external constituents. The position will also have access to the Vice President’s calendar and provide administrative support for scheduling, expense reporting, and meeting and reporting.

As such, this position requires high levels of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, initiative, organization and judgement.

With limited supervision, this role manages the Vice President’s day-to-day operations and supports activities and projects focused on the portfolio’s short and long term planning goals while ensuring the Vice President’s time and resources are managed efficiently, thoughtfully and in a manner that positively represents their portfolio and the University, as a whole.

Below is a listing of the positions’ duties but in addition to this are numerous opportunities to learn, collaborate, create and have a positive impact on the University, its constituents and communities.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of directly related and progressively senior administrative support experience, with experience in project management, accounting or financial management an asset.

For more information
For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits
At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Take a sneak peek to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work
Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm, or dependent on the needs of the department.

Bridge Period (if applicable)


Pay Group
5

Salary
Capilano University offers a competitive total rewards package.

Union
N/A

Job Open Date
08/12/2022

Job Close Date
08/26/2022

Open Until Filled
No