Executive Assistant to Vice-President

Position: Executive Assistant to Vice-President Advancement
Overview  York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.
Our division is comprised of four departments:
Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 375,000 York alumni worldwide.
Development & Campaigns leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.
Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.
Role  The Executive Assistant provides efficient, professional and confidential executive support, typically reporting into a VP s office. Duties are broad, varied and often of a confidential nature. Daily activities involve interaction with students, staff, faculty and high-level internal and external contacts and exposure to sensitive information requiring considerable use of initiative, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and excellent judgement. The Executive Assistant assesses the importance and urgency of issues or problems that arise, addresses issues, or alerts the relevant leadership of potential problems or conflicts.

This position is responsible for balancing the complex and competing priorities of the unit which involves strategically meeting the demands of a challenging, diverse, and high-volume environment. The Executive Assistant maintains a commitment to supporting sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion on-campus.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:
Education  Post-secondary diploma in a relevant field.
Experience   Minimum 5 years of related experience providing executive support to a senior leader or administrator in a complex institutional environment.
Mandatory event planning experience.

How to apply

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity, visit the External Career Portal () and refer to posting  113713 .
Benefits  We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U, please visit:

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