Executive Assistant to the Head of School
We invite applications for a six-month contract at St. Andrew's College in the role of Executive Assistant to the Head of School. The contract is for the period from August to February.
As a critical support to the Head of School, the Executive Assistant ensures the smooth running of the Head’s office, including administrative functions such as calendaring, travel coordination, presentations, and correspondence. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Executive Assistant provides insight, research, and support to key school strategic initiatives.
The Executive Assistant welcomes and receives guests of the Head and Board of Governors and is a critical school ambassador. The Executive Assistant is a point of contact and prepares correspondence with outside affiliate organizations, including CAIS, CIS, TABS, and other network schools. As a mentor and trusted confidante within the school, the Executive Assistant provides insight and feedback to the Head and Leadership Team.
The Executive Assistant will liaise with the Board Chair, Board of Governors, and CFO to provide administrative support to the Board of Governors and Board Committees. This will include coordinating meetings, meeting minutes, preparing and distributing agendas and related materials, and managing logistics.
The Executive Assistant provides leadership to the academic administration departments with several direct reports and oversees their responsibilities, performance evaluations, and professional development plans. Working as a team, the educational administration departments coordinate many significant events, including Prize Day and Ministry Inspections.
Candidates must have extensive experience working at the executive level and demonstrated exceptional customer service skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, use sound judgment and discretion, and have strong written communication skills are all key elements of this position. Adherence to deadlines through solid organization and time management will be paramount. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills.
To express interest in this opportunity, email a cover letter and resume directly to hr@sac.on.ca by June 12, 2025. Please reference the position title Executive Assistant in the subject line of your email.
St. Andrew’s College has long been committed to ensuring our boys learn how to engage appropriately with others in the community to develop healthy, meaningful, and sustained human relationships. Our policies and programs speak to the necessity for schools to be inclusive and to enact proactive approaches to interrelationships. As an employer, we model and value equity, diversity, and inclusivity. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.
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