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NLC-Executive Assistant, Vice President, Finance and Administration Jobs in Slave Lake, Canada at Northern Lakes College

Position: NLC-2271: Executive Assistant, Vice President, Finance and Administration
Location: Slave Lake

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations.

Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries.

The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Executive Assistant, Vice President, Finance and Administration

Salary: $65,628 to $86,100 per year
Location:
Slave Lake

June 1, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

  • College Diploma in business or office administration
  • Accounting knowledge and budget experience
  • Five (5) years’ related experience, preferably in a post-secondary educational setting
  • Advanced knowledge of government structure.
  • Knowledge of sensitive liaison/public relations protocol
  • A clean criminal record check prior to commencement
  • A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

    • Assets:

  • Familiarity with the college systems, policies, operations, and services
  • The ability to use the Unit 4 financial system

    • Nature and Scope of Work:

    Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA), this position requires considerable skill in decision making, establishing priorities, organizing workloads, developing effective lines of communication, exercising independent judgment, handling administrative and clerical duties as required, and working with college staff and the general public in a friendly, helpful manner. The Executive Assistant, is responsible to promptly advise/discuss with the VPFA, sensitive issue within areas of responsibility.

    The Executive Assistant is also required to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of information at all times.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Strategic Support

  • Assists the VPFA in the preparation of regular Board and Committee meetings including gathering, organizing, and distributing relevant information and documentation
  • Supports the VPFA in monitoring strategic initiatives and special projects, ensuring timely updates and progress tracking.
  • Serves as a backup to other senior leaders and departments, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making support

    • Coordination

  • Provides high-level administrative support across all areas under the VPFA’s portfolio, including Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities & Ancillary Services
  • Supports the VPFA to ensure the smooth flow of information and activities in a multifaceted operation with ever-changing priorities
  • Advises the VPFA of sensitive issues within areas of responsibility including Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities & Ancillary Services
  • Oversee the email of the VPFA as required, handles sensitive information appropriately and uses good judgment in problem solving
  • Schedules and takes minutes at Capital and Finance committee, Finance and IT meetings, Risk Management Advisory committee meetings and other internal and external meetings
  • Coordination of the VPFA daily calendar and scheduling of appointments
  • Coordination of travel arrangements such as accommodation, flights, etc. for the VPFA as requested
  • Collection, consolidates the information, and schedules performance evaluations on behalf of the VPFA

    • Administration

  • Provides expertise, knowledge and/or assistance to college-wide personnel as requested
  • Maintains records to monitor special projects

    • Title: NLC-Executive Assistant, Vice President, Finance and Administration

    Company: Northern Lakes College

    Location: Slave Lake, Canada

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