Executive Assistant to Dean
Job in
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Ontario Tech University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Education Administration, Administrative Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60500 - 75900 CAD Yearly
CAD
60500.00
75900.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Executive Assistant to the Dean
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Tracking Code: req
1742
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing,
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Non-Union Hiring Zone: Job Level 7 - $60,500 - $75,900
Posting Date: September 18, 2025
Closing Date: September 25, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Job Summary: The Executive Assistant, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science provides efficient, professional and confidential, executive level support to the Dean. This includes managing activities that support the Dean’s role both internal and external to the Faculty and University. Duties are complex, varied and often of a highly confidential nature.
Nature of work:
Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), the Executive Assistant to the Dean is a strong, positive, collaborative and supportive presence for the Dean’s office, Faculty, Staff and the University. The complex and competing nature of the responsibilities involved in this role requires a highly organized individual who can set priorities, perform duties independently as required and also have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
The incumbent must possess a strong sense of initiative and decision making to investigate and resolve complex issues as they arise. Daily activities involve regular interaction with staff, faculty, executive offices, and high-level internal and external contacts, with exposure to confidential information requiring considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and excellent judgement.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
Operates at the highest level of sensitivity and confidentiality about personnel and operational matters and effectively manages unique situations with discretion; maintain the Faculty’s confidentiality practicesPrioritizes and screens matters requiring the Dean’s attentionWhen appropriate, resolves issues/concerns and requests and composes responses for the Dean’s review. When appropriate responds on behalf of the DeanApplies knowledge and continuously gathers priorities of the Faculty and the activities of the Dean to organize and coordinate a complex scheduleAssess, confirms and communicates importance of requests for meetings or changes in meeting schedules and coordinates the Dean’s calendarEnsures the Dean is prepared with the appropriate materials for meetings well in advanceCoordinates Committee and Faculty Council meetings, including assisting in setting agendas; preparing meeting materials, takes and distributes minutes, and follows up on action itemsAdministers many highly-confidential internal processes including the career-progression processes for both Tenured/Tenure-Tracked and Teaching Faculty appointmentsMaintains highly-confidential and sensitive information regarding the stakeholders of the Faculty and UniversityAssists the Dean with human resources and labour relations grievance processesReview both internal and external correspondence; compose and edit responses, reports, and briefing notesCoordinates Dean’s travel arrangements including managing registrations, accommodations, logistical arrangements, and preparations of itinerariesTracks monthly attendance records for all administrative and managerial staffFacilitates recruitment of faculty and staff, ensuring institutional processes are adhered toOther related duties as assignedRequired Skills:
Attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to manage high volume and multiple demandsExtensive knowledge of university programs, systems, policies, procedures, governance and administrative activitiesDemonstrated experience in problem resolution, using sound guiding principlesFoster and maintain a team environmentSuperior organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under pressureActs with integrity and maintains a high level of confidentialityExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to handle faculty, staff and students with tact and diplomacyIntermediate in MS Word, Excel and Power Point Required
Education:
Post-secondary education consisting of two academic years…
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