Executive Assistant Research Innovation

Location: St. John's

Support Memorial University’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation through executive scheduling, confidential communications, and partner coordination. This contractual position continues to January 10, 2028.
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the VPRI. The position coordinates commitments, communications, meetings, travel, and complex follow-up. Success requires judgment, discretion, initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality while advancing the Office of VPRI’s priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex schedules, meetings, events, and executive commitments
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and supporting documents
Track requests, action items, responses, and completion
Coordinate national and international travel arrangements
Serve as liaison with university and external partners
Requirements:
Five to eight years of progressively increasing administrative experience
Three-year Executive Administrative program or equivalent experience and training
Three to five years of self-directed judgment and analysis
Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
Advanced Microsoft Office and Adobe proficiency
Apply executive judgment, scheduling expertise, and confidential administrative support within Memorial University’s research and innovation leadership office.