Administrative Assistant to the Chair

Summary

The University of Waterloo is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Chair for its Faculty of Engineering, Systems Design Engineering department. This permanent, full-time role provides executive-level support to the Department Chair, managing their schedule, correspondence, and meeting preparations. The position also involves significant administrative duties related to faculty recruitment, appointments, evaluations, and tenure/promotion processes. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant oversees the departmental main office, supervises the Department Assistant, and manages departmental operations, records, and financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive administrative experience in an academic setting, proficiency in Microsoft Office and online meeting software, strong communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of university policies.