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Job Title
Administrative Assistant to the AVP
Job Type
Permanent
Union
MRSA
Position Classification
SAD
06 Administrative Services VI
Salary Grade
$52,816.40 – $66,848.60
FT or PT
Full-time
Hybrid Work
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Position End Date (if applicable)
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About this Position
About the Office of Indigenization and Decolonization
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization provides support and direction for Mount Royal University (MRU) to advance Indigenous student success, support Indigenous staff and faculty, grow and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, advance initiatives in curriculum and research and develop respectful, welcoming spaces on campus.
The office is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and upholding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples principles. These commitments involve building and working within an ethical space where Indigenous perspectives hold equal validity, emphasizing that educational reconciliation is a shared endeavour.
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization advances educational reconciliation at MRU through a commitment to:
- Increasing support for faculty in the teaching and learning of Indigenous perspectives and realities.
- Coordinating and supporting the annual Journey to Indigenization event, including recognition of the signing of Treaty 7, Orange Shirt Day, Ani to Pisi (Human Spider Web) and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
- Advancing and sustaining relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, including regular meetings with the Traditional Thinkers Advisory Council.
- Facilitating recruitment and retention strategies for Indigenous faculty and staff.
- Supporting the development and integration of program-focused Indigenous content.
- Leadership for the Indigenization Access Fund.
- Supporting Inii Awatto, the Indigenization and Decolonization Strategic Framework
- Leadership for the Verification of Indigenous Membership and Citizenship Policy and Procedures.
- Supporting Indigenous student success at the Indigenous Honouring Ceremonies and other convocation exercises.
About the Role
This position is accountable for providing a high level of administrative support directly to the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization (OID) as a key front-facing role for the Office of Indigenization and Decolonization (OID). This position is also the primary reception for all visitors and directs inquiries as appropriate.
This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of OID. The incumbent requires a high degree of independence, responsibility, initiative, and exceptional organizational skills. The role demands exceptional communications skills, strong project and event management abilities, astute financial management, and high level of intercultural competence. Confidentiality and discretion are expectations of this position. The incumbent must be able to work independently and take direction from the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization.
Responsibilities
- Primary reception for visitors to the Office of Indigenization and Decolonization.
- Prepares a variety of written correspondence and materials as required for the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization, as required.
- Provides support to the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization with agenda and meeting package preparation.
- Completes travel arrangements for the AVP, Indigenization and Decolonization.
- Undertakes special projects as required to support the Office of Indigenization and Decolonization.
- Oversees various emails, initiating and coordinating communications at all levels of engagement.
- Maintains a calendar of T123 users for spaces such as the board room, circle, or desks.
- Personalizes community relationships, engages the Traditional Thinkers Advisory Council, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other external community members connected to the OID and the broader Mount Royal community.
- Coordinates and collaborates with Facilities, Security, Mar Com, Finances, Accounting, and other departments as needed.
- Demonstrate…
Title: Administrative Assistant to AVP
Company: Mount Royal University
Location: Calgary, Canada
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