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The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to a designated Associate Vice President (AVP) within the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) portfolio and works collaboratively with other Executive Assistants to provide support to other members of the VPFA Senior Leadership team. The role responds to a wide range of general and confidential inquiries; composes, drafts, and prepares correspondence; and writes briefing notes and summaries for review. The Executive Assistant provides administrative support (e.g., prepares agendas, minutes, etc.) to a wide range of regular and ad hoc committees, initiating follow-up actions and research that supports the itinerary of the Associate Vice President and/or Chief; including travel arrangements and expense claim processes.
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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 VPFA Office serves as the central coordinating and strategic support unit for the Vice-President, Finance and Administration portfolio at Simon Fraser University. The team provides leadership across administrative operations, strategic planning, governance processes, and cross-portfolio coordination, working closely with senior leaders, internal units, and external stakeholders.
The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to a designated Associate Vice President (AVP) within the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) portfolio and works collaboratively with other Executive Assistants to provide support to other members of the VPFA Senior Leadership team. The role responds to a wide range of general and confidential inquiries; composes, drafts, and prepares correspondence; and writes briefing notes and summaries for review. The Executive Assistant provides administrative support (e.g., prepares agendas, minutes, etc.) to a wide range of regular and ad hoc committees, initiating follow-up actions and research that supports the itinerary of the Associate Vice President and/or Chief; including travel arrangements and expense claim processes.
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The assignment end date is March 31, 2027.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
Public Canadian research university serving undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners across campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey.
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