Executive Assistant

Description

Saskatoon Public Schools is the largest school division in Saskatchewan with more than 28,000 students and upwards of 3,300 professional and support staff in 47 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, Whitecap Dakota partnership school and one associate school.  Our schools are multicultural and multi-faith, and our French Immersion, Cree language and culture, and English as an Additional Language programs are expanding rapidly.  
SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUIRES AN:
Executive Assistant
Saskatoon Public Schools is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Board of Education, the Chief Financial Officer and the Superintendent of Human Resources.  The successful candidate will also act as the recording secretary for the Board of Education. The candidate will support the development and revision of board policies and administrative procedures. Expertise in board governance, board operations and a working knowledge of the Education Act and Regulations will be important skills of the successful candidate.  
Candidates must have completed a certificate or diploma in business administration or a related area of study.  A combination of education and experience may be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates who bring five or more years of previously related board and policy experience.  The candidate will attend and minute public meetings of the Board of Education, which generally occur during evenings. Candidates will be required to have Notary Public certification or are willing to obtain it.  Candidates will bring excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.  The candidate will have strong computer skills with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management.