Join Vancouver Island University in the regular part-time role of Administrative Assistant, Research Chairs an exciting position in our Scholarship Research and Creative Activity department.
In this role, you will provide administrative support to 11 research chairs which include Canada Research Chairs, BC Regional Innovation Chairs, Michael Smith Health Research BC, and Jarislowsky Chair.
The position is responsible for the efficient and effective support of all Research Chairs and their related entities at VIU. Responsibilities include direct administrative support of 11 Research Chairs, financial management, personnel recruitment and hiring assistance, web page creation/management, organization of special events, and file management. In addition to direct Chair support, this position also functions as the institutional office responsible for Research Chair oversight and in accordance with external funding agency guidelines (BC Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF) and the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat). Institutional duties include ensuring Chair work is in compliance with agency guidelines, monitoring personnel eligibility and expenses, and assistance with Endowment reporting and support of Research Chair applications (nominations) and renewals on behalf of the institution.
Required Qualifications:
- One-year Certificate in Office Administration, or equivalent, from an appropriately accredited institution.
- Five years of recent related experience, including experience in a post-secondary environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.