Support Plant Sciences leadership on campus through confidential administration, scheduling, communication, and problem-solving in a high-volume university office.

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Department Head and supports the Department of Plant Sciences. This full-time, nine-month term role manages competing priorities, departmental logistics, communications, projects, and sensitive information. The position works with senior leadership and stakeholder offices, including the Dean’s Office and College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage calendars, meetings, agendas, minutes, inquiries, filing, and briefing notes
- Provide confidential support for faculty recruitment and interviews
- Prepare documents, reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence
- Coordinate strategic planning sessions, workshops, town halls, and retreats




- Arrange committee travel and track expenses as required

Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree preferred, or related certificate or combined education and experience
- Minimum five years progressively responsible administrative leadership support experience
- Confidentiality, sound judgment, discretion, and robust problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic calendaring systems

Bring confidential administrative leadership, scheduling, communication, and organizational expertise to the University of Saskatchewan’s Plant Sciences department.

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📌 Plant Sciences Administrative Assistant (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon