Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant enhances the Executive Director’s effectiveness by providing high-level information management support and representing the executive to others. Also known as executive secretaries, administrative assistants are technically skilled specialists responsible for organizing and distributing information, supporting senior staff, and managing schedules. This role typically involves less clerical work than general secretarial positions. Duties vary by employer but may include screening and prioritizing communications, researching and drafting memos, maintaining executive calendars, preparing presentation materials, and coordinating travel. The role also includes organizing files and managing office resources.

Reporting directly to the Director of MAC Members Development, the Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities
Provide executive-level support as required by the Executive Director
Manage and maintain the MMD Director’s schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements




Handle highly confidential information and tasks
Create, edit, and format reports, correspondence, and documentation; collect and follow up on reports
Assist with content creation and management of social media and email newsletters
Coordinate meetings and events: send invitations, prepare agendas, arrange catering, book rooms, manage travel, and follow up post-meeting
Analyze and resolve administrative and procedural issues; conduct basic research and prepare recommendations
Provide complex administrative support in procurement, budgeting, reporting, and staff communication
Maintain and update databases; generate reports
Organize work, coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up independently
Perform general secretarial duties: draft and revise documents, manage correspondence, maintain files, photocopy, fax, and calendar management
Perform other duties as assigned

📌 Administrative Assistant Mdd Mississauga (Canada)
🏢 The Muslim Association of Canada
📍 Canada