Job Description
Employment opportunity number23.97President’s Office$91,509.23 to $114,391.97 per annumAyamdigut (Whitehorse) CampusClosing dateJuly 31, 2023Job Description
Yukon University is seeking an engaging, dedicated, and seasoned administrative professional to manage the operations of the President’s Office. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact and influence how we move forward as a newly established University, then we want to hear from you.
The Senior Executive Assistant is the administrative lead in the President’s Office and will have a broad range of confidential and executive responsibilities that include project management, operational management, executive communication, and relationship building. The Senior Executive Assistant is often the first point of contact, on behalf of the President, with members of the Board of Governors, senior level representatives from all levels of Government, including First Nations Governments and visiting dignitaries and guests. This position requires a significantly high level of independence, initiative, professionalism and tact.
The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree with extensive experience in a senior administrative position. You should possess excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. You must be a strategic thinker with an eye for detail. You are a leader and team player with the ability to supervise and work within a diverse and busy team. You are confident and approachable with exceptional interpersonal skills.
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 hr@yukonu.ca quoting the competition title and number.
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.caApplicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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