executive assistant
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Confidential Assistant to the AVP International
Posted on
September 05, 2024
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Job details
Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityConfidential Assistant to the AVP International Competition ID: 3646Internal Closing Date: Open Until FilledExternal Closing Date: Open Until Filled# of Openings: 1*Salary Information: 5 - Administrative Salary Grid - $61,316 to $85,843Employment Type: Permanent Full TimeWorkplace Type: HybridTravel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.Employee Group: Administration/ManagementKwantlen Polytechnic University KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU?s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. JOB OVERVIEW: CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT TO THE AVP INTERNATIONAL This is an executive assistant position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, International, this position is responsible for dealing with sensitive and confidential issues that often have significant impact on the organization. Utilizing strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills s/he works independently and exercises initiative and excellent judgment to complete the responsibilities of this position. As a part of the administrative support team working within KPU International, this position will provide ad hoc support to the entire KPU International management team as needed.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor?s degree plus a minimum of five years of progressively senior executive support experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and international related experience may also be considered. COMPETENCIESFluency in a second/additional language would be an asset. International work experience and strong cross-cultural communications skills strongly preferred. Knowledge of Canadian post-secondary education system preferred. Familiar with different education systems in major international student source countries. Experience working with international students, including an understanding of other cultures and ability to communicate in a cross-cultural working environment. Ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and service-oriented relationships with internal and external clients (mainly applicants, agents, faculty, staff and prospective learners), where diversity of situations and people are routinely encountered. Considerable level of technical skills including the use of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);BANNER or a similar integrated student information system/database; Communications programs such as Windows Live and Skype and social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, etc; and the ability to learn software programs that may be used at the University. Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities and meet deadlines. Proven ability to be flexible in adapting speaking and presentation style to people of various backgrounds and cultures. Proven ability to present and convey appropriate and diplomatic responses to questions under pressure. Proven ability to represent a post-secondary institution or organization with tact and diplomacy while interacting with people of various ages, cultures and languages. Proven ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner in a demanding, high stress, fast paced environment over a sustained period of time. Excellent command of English language both verbal and written. Demonstrated judgment, discretion and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and or sensitive nature. Demonstrated ability to prepare meeting agendas and packages and accurately record and transcribe minutes. Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate m
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LocationSurrey, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$61,316YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
#97720
Advertised until
2024-10-05
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