March 30, 2010
Cybera is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant.
Cybera works with public and private partners to accelerate research and product development in priority areas, including health, energy and environment, and ICT. Cybera also manages CyberaNet and acts as the prime contractor for the management of WestGrid, a consortium that provides advanced computing in support of research across the province. Cybera maintains primary offices and staff at the University of Calgary and at the University of Alberta.
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the Vice-President, Project & Partnership Development and the Cybera Projects team.
In particular, the Executive Assistant will have the following responsibilities:
- Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries. Coordinate logistical arrangements for these activities as needed.
- Prepare, compose and distribute correspondence, presentation material, and reports on behalf of the Vice-President.
- Maintain and coordinate action items and priority lists for the Vice-President.
- Schedule meetings, prepare documents and agendas, and take meeting minutes as needed.
- Work closely with the Project & Partnership Development team to provide staff with administrative support wherever possible.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Related diploma or degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with a variety of personalities.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Competent in writing and coordinating reports and documents.
- Competent with computer applications required for administration, such as MS Office, email, and basic online systems.
Compensation and location:
Located at the University of Calgary.
Full-time salary will commensurate with experience.
Apply in confidence, by April 9, 2010, to:
Jill Kowalchuk, Cybera Inc
jill.kowalchuk@cybera.ca
(Include "Executive Assistant Job Application" in your subject line)
** Apply promptly. Interviews and final selection may occur before the actual closing date. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income or family status of that person or of any other person.