Executive Assistant to the Dean

This role is for an Executive Assistant to the Dean of Health, responsible for managing the Dean's schedule, providing administrative support, and assisting with Indigenous initiatives and event planning. Key requirements include a university degree, at least five years of executive-level administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly. The position also involves supporting faculty relations and appointments.

• University degree required. Additional education or training in legal, business administration, communications, events management or public relations is an asset.
• 5 years of executive level administrative support required, with focus on calendar management, communications, events and special projects and records management and retention
• Demonstrated experience managing the priorities of a senior leader with competing demands, changing priorities and complicated international travel and protocol.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events/meetings and briefing materials for a senior leader.
• Demonstrated track record of event management, including planning and project execution with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and discreetly with confidential or sensitive information.
• Must possess strong client service focus and a sensitivity to diversity.
• Experience using independent judgement and handling confidential information
• Experience in interpreting University of Waterloo policies, procedures and operating requirements