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Competition Number:
JR100219
Position Title:
Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Employment Group:
Exempt Staff
Position Status:
Regular Full time
Position Start Date:
November 1, 2026
Position End Date:
N/A
Department:
President’s Office - Support
Location:
North Vancouver
Salary Range:
The typical salary range for this role falls between $50,838.00 - $67,784.00 per annum, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity, with future opportunities for performance-based pay and career progression. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a defined pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, and more.
Job Description Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Offices of the President and Secretariat, the Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative and operational support to the President’s Office. The position supports the effective functioning of the Office of the President by coordinating schedules, meetings, correspondence, records management, events, and administrative processes. The incumbent also provides administrative support for Board of Governors and committee activities and serves as a skilled point of contact for internal and external partners.
Job Description:
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Administrative Support
- Provides administrative support to the President’s Office (primarily for the president, the board and general council), including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and records management.
- Supports the President’s daily schedule and administrative priorities through effective calendar management, coordination of meetings and associated logistics, correspondence, and related activities.
- Receives, prioritizes, and responds to routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepares, formats, proofreads, and distributes correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintains electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with university procedures.
- Reception and visitor support for the President’s office.
Meeting and Event Coordination
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📌 Administrative Assistant, Office of the President (Vancouver)
🏢 Capilano University
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