Support senior leadership on site as an Administrative Assistant, applying confidential judgment, detailed organization, and professional communication.

The University of Saskatchewan seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Plant Sciences. This term, full-time position supports the Department Head through complex scheduling, communications, planning, and problem-solving. The successful candidate manages competing priorities, coordinates departmental logistics, and handles sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage calendars, meetings, agendas, minutes, inquiries, files, and briefing notes
- Coordinate confidential faculty recruitment correspondence, interviews, and accommodations
- Prepare accurate documents, reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence




- Represent the Department Head and coordinate responses with stakeholders
- Support strategic planning, committees, travel, expenses, and departmental projects

Requirements:

- Minimum five years supporting administrative leadership progressively
- Undergraduate degree or related post-secondary certificate preferred
- Sound judgment handling confidential and sensitive information
- Robust organization, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Office and electronic calendaring proficiency

Apply leadership support, confidential administration, scheduling, and communication expertise within the University of Saskatchewan’s Plant Sciences department.

📌 Senior Leadership Administrative Assistant (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon