Douglas College
Administration/Managerment

Executive Assistant to the Vice President Academic and Provost

Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Closing in 201 days
Location
N/A
Canada
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 11, 2026
Offered salary$50,000 - $55,000

About the role

Executive Assistant to the Vice President Academic and Provost Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. This position will remain open until filled.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus

Salary Range Pay Band 6 (Minimum- $67,893, Control Point- $90,524 Maximum- $95,050).

Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances. The Opportunity Reporting to the Vice President Academic and Provost, this position provides confidential administrative support to the Vice President and the Academic Division. The work often involves sensitive and/or highly confidential issues. This position is challenged to screen and identify matters which require the Vice President's attention and to bring these forward in a timely manner. During the absence of the Vice President, this position is accountable for prioritizing and re-directing issues to an appropriate source.

This position may be required to provide additional support to other senior leaders as necessary. WHO WE ARE Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments. WHAT WE OFFER We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangementsfor eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
  • For more benefits information,click here! WHAT IT TAKES

  • Completion of a two-year program in Office Administration or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degree preferred.
  • Progressively responsible office administrative experience with at least five years' experience in a senior administrative support position.
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, written and oral communications skills; demonstrated expert level proficiency in using computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation.
  • Experience taking and transcribing meeting minutes in a senior administrative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work positively and professionally with the public, government departments and employees at all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to perform administrative duties with deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
  • Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.
  • For the Full Job Description,click here. Additional Information This temporary full-time position is available as soon as possible and goes until March 31, 2027. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; some evening work will be required to support committees and events and during peak periods. Travel between Douglas College's locations as required. Posting Number 02862SA Position Title Executive Assistant to the Vice President Academic and Provost Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2026 End Date 03/31/2027 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

    How To Apply

    Open Date 09/09/2026

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Maximum Number of References 3 Minimum Number of References 3 Equity Statement Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. Important Note

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
  • If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
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  • If you are a current or former student, please enter your student number. (Type N/A if not applicable)
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  • If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
  • What are your salary expectations for this role?
  • Under $50,000
  • $50,000 - $55,000
  • $55,000 - $60,000
  • $60,000 - $65,000
  • $65,000 - $70,000
  • $70,000 - $75,000
  • $75,000 - $80,000
  • More than $80,000
  • How many years of administrative support experience do you have?
  • 0-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-7 years
  • 8-10 years
  • More than 10 years
  • Do you have advanced level experience with the following applications?
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Visio
  • Most of the above
  • All of the above
  • If you were the successful candidate for the position, when is the earliest date you can start?
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • What are your salary expectations for this role?
  • Under $50,000
  • $50,000 to $60,000
  • $60,000 to $70,000
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  • More than $120,000
  • What are your salary expectations for this role?
  • Under $70,000
  • $70,000 to $80,000
  • $80,000 to $90,000
  • $90,000 to $100,000
  • $100,000 to $110,000
  • $110,000 to $120,000
  • More than $120,000
  • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Optional Documents

  • References with Contact Information
  • Transcripts and/or Credentials
  • How to apply

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