Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Position Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, Governance and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for providing a high-level of proactive organizational, planning, and administrative support to the Vice-President and the Senior Director, Strategy and Operations. The Assistant to the Vice-President and Senior Director will, administer the Vice-President’s time and priorities, preparing the Vice-President for scheduled meetings and addressing incoming correspondence, including email or incoming calls to appropriate staff or reporting units. Navigating change and ambiguity on a day-to-day basis, as emergencies arise, and operational priorities require adjustment. Primary Responsibilities: Plans and organizes the calendars of the Vice-President, and the Senior Director, with the possibility of assisting other executives and while prioritizing events and meetings. Ensures that the Vice-President’s briefing notes for daily meetings and events, including agendas, background notes, speaking notes, schedule of events, and biographical materials are accurate and comprehensive. Works in close collaboration and consultation with colleagues in the Office, in other executive offices of the university, and with external offices to ensure that the Vice-President receives documents and information in a timely, comprehensive, and well-organized manner. Acts as the primary point of contact at the office entrance, receiving and distributing mail, greeting visitors and meeting attendees and ensuring a professional presence that supports a welcoming environment. Working independently, or at the request of the Vice-President or the Senior Director, resolves a variety of sensitive and time-critical matters. On a continuous basis, identifies issues to be brought forward immediately. Attends meetings as assigned (office or other); assists with preparation of the agenda; takes minutes and follows up on decisions within area of responsibility. Follows up, independently and to completion, on numerous action items related to events, meetings, and inquiries. Ensures documents for signature are reviewed in advance by appropriate parties. Submits official documents for signature to the Vice-President and ensures scanning and filing as a part of the document management process. Verifies that incoming expense reimbursement claims from direct reports are in accordance with the expense reimbursement policy for the Vice-President’s signature. Develops systems and processes to manage the flow of information that the Vice-President receives. Performs other related duties & participates in special projects, as required. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Ability to work in a high-paced, complex, and dynamic environment. Experience in managing complex schedules and shifting priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Sound judgment and ability to take initiative, think creatively and handle stressful situations with tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness. Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements. Meticulous in documenting and monitoring follow-up actions regarding ongoing files. Excellent communication skills in French and English, spoken and written. Knowledge of tasks such as processing invoices, and expense reports. Ability to work in a PC environment using MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook), Minerva, Workday. As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience / Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 03) $61,990.00 - $72,930.00 - $83,870.00 Job Profile: MPEX-ADM1A - General Administration - Professional 1 (Excluded) Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time) Supervisor: Associate Director, Compliance and Governance Position End Date (If applicable): Deadline to Apply: 2025-08-28 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. 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