Specialist, Administration, Dean’s Office, School of Business

Reports to: Assistant Dean and Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Purpose: The job holder is responsible for the assistance in the development of strategic initiatives and the implementation of school-wide strategic initiatives, projects and activities at the School of Business.

Principal Accountabilities:
Assist in data collection for the School of Business' impact system by EFMD Global-BSIS provides tailor-made information and data collection system for monitoring the School of Business’s impact
Assist in assembling and organizing data from different stakeholders to support the strategic planning process at the School of Business
Visit professorships: The Willard W. Brown International Leadership Seminar Series and the Charles J. Hedlund Fund for Business and Computer Science
Assist in events logistics and related activities
Handle all logistics related to visits
Coordinate activities of the dean’s strategic advisory board
Coordinate activities and communication
Coordinate ad hoc task forces and strategic advisory board task forces that arise for specific purposes
Handle logistics
Organize events and activities of the dean’s office
Gather and compile information for reports and presentations for the dean
Write reports, record and transcribe minutes of meetings
Follow-up on assignments, responsibilities and deadlines set by the dean and the University
Perform any other related duties as assigned

Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement(s):
Bachelor degree in business, mass communication or social science
Master degree is an asset

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience

Skills:
Strong command of the English language
Strong oral and written communication skills are of the highest priority
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to work with groups and organizations, both internal and external to the University. It is particularly important to possess the ability to work with diverse constituencies
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, commitment to the highest standards of customer service and professionalism and ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic cross-functional team
Able to handle a heavy workload
Ability to multitask with minimal supervision
Strong Computer skills (Excel, Word)

This position is open until December 21, 2019

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted. If interested, send an updated and detailed resume to Apply to send email to the employer, stating “50033099 - Specialist, Administration, Dean’s Office, School of Business” in the subject line.

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