Administrative Assistant
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
This position requires a minimum of 1-3 years’ related experience in a similar office environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and tasks with attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve by using judgement, independent thinking and/or analysis.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences.
- Experience composing various business communications such as emails, memos and reports.
- Experience scheduling meetings and calendar coordination.
- Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience with pre-planning and recording meetings.
- Experience with event planning and coordination.
- Proficiency with computer applications (i.e., MS-Office Suite, Adobe Create Suite, content management systems).
Specialized knowledge/education
Strong clerical skills using variety of software (MS office applications)
1-3 years related experience in a general office environment
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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