Reporting to the President the Executive Assistant will provide executive level administrative support to the President’s Office. This is accomplished by providing and monitoring a broad range of support services, primarily executive and administrative in nature to enable the President’s Office to serve its clients effectively and fulfil its mandate within Yukon University. This position requires a significantly high level of independence, initiative and must coordinate activities with other members of the President’s Office such as the Board of Governors and the President Executive Committee. The Executive Assistant performs a broad range of other related duties as required.

• Advanced administrative, organizational, financial and written communication skills and experience applicable to the most senior office in the University. • Strong ability to analyze and solve multiple requests and/or problems systematically; with the ability to judge among many competing demands and set effective priorities. • Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with great attention to detail • Extensive use and experience using computers for administrative support • Superior ability to work independently, make decisions and act and under pressure and tight deadlines. • Ability to promote, persuade, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to do preliminary research and write reports on findings. • Working knowledge of protocol expectations of senior representatives of colleges, universities, international organizations and governments (including First Nations governments). • Ability to organize and chair meetings, prepare agendas, background material, take notes and prepare minutes. • High degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy. Ability to handle sensitive and highly confidential documents and situations. • Experience in supervising staff in an administrative setting. Strong team player, and ability to work within a diverse and busy team. Sensitivity to cross-cultural/ international issues. • Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

The successful candidate will have completed a bachelor’s degree and have a Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered.

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a dental plan, extended health care, life insurance, a pension plan and an annual travel assistance. To be considered, please email your resume and cover letter to efasina@yukonu.ca quoting the job title.