Administrative Assistant
Key Skills for This Role
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Skills
- Strong administrative skills, including meeting and calendar coordination and minute taking.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate well and work effectively within a team environment as well as the larger UVic community.
- Ability to organize work to meet multiple deadlines and with frequent interruptions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and resolve tasks and/or problems by exercising judgement and innovation, and employing critical thinking and/or analysis.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by privacy protocols.
- Experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and UVic or other online and computerized systems.
Specialized Knowledge/Education
Knowledge of office and business administration and relevant best practices, obtained through experience, training, or coursework towards a certificate or diploma.
Understanding of the University’s policies, procedures, governance, Collective Agreement an asset.
Experience
2 years’ experience in an administrative role or equivalent education.
Demonstrated work experience using a variety of office equipment, software and programs including MS Office, SharePoint/Connect, databases, spreadsheets, etc.
Preference will be given for experience:
In a post-secondary environment.
Using large, complex systems (e.g. FAST, WebReq, FMIS or equivalents).
An equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience may be considered.
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here
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