About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Education Department, reporting directly to the Reclaiming Education Manager, this position will act as the administrative "right hand" for the department by coordinating all in-flowing and outgoing information and acts as the "gatekeeper" for the teams schedule.
They are responsible for a wide range of word processing, research, and administrative tasks and reception. Performs assistant duties for management and is a key "point-of-contact" between staff, committees, external organizations, and membershiṕ providing critical communication and scheduling links.
Knowledge of Squamish Nation and mainstream education policies, practices, and protocols are required. The incumbent is well organized and requires strong interpersonal, technical / administrative / accounting skills;
with exceptional time management, multi-tasking, and customer service skills; and works well independently under minimal supervision.
The position requires a broad range of office management skills to meet diverse secretarial, clerical, and administrative needs.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude. Flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities, tasks, and work environments while maintaining a positive attitude.
Salary : $ 59,373 - $ 66,223 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together.
We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests.
Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.