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Department Secretary
@ University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
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Overview
The University of Victoria is hiring a full-time Department Secretary to provide senior administrative support to its Ceremonies and Events Office. The role coordinates daily operations, event support, office administration and accounting tasks, and provides updates to the Board of Governors, Senate and executive offices. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend events.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Ceremonies and Events Office
- Liaise with Purchasing, Facilities, Campus Security and University Systems
- Provide on-site event support for announcements, visits and ceremonies
- Handle accounting and financial administration tasks
- Prepare event and department updates for the Board, Senate and President
Requirements summary:
- At least 3 years as senior administrative assistant
- Experience applying university policy and procedures
- Experience supporting events
- Preference for UVic systems (FAST, Chrome River, Cascade, Banner)
- Flexible availability for evenings and weekends
Tools & skills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointSharePointZoomMicrosoft TeamsOutlook CalendarFASTChrome RiverCascade
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 45 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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University of Victoria
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| Company size | 5001-10000 |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
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Job description
The Department Secretary provides senior level administrative support to the Ceremonies and Events Office and holds responsibility for its smooth operation. This position acts as a central point of contact and liaison to central services (Purchasing Services, Facilities Management, Campus Security, University Systems) and is responsible for the coordination of day-to-day activities, event support and general office administration, financial and related accounting responsibilities. Duties also include department communications providing event and department updates for the Board of Governors, Senate, the President and other Executive offices.
This position provides event support and on-site coordination for government announcements, official visits, and other events. Regular work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; however, events and ceremonies may take place between 7 am and 11 pm, including on weekends. The position must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Experience
This position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a senior administrative assistant role, preferably in a post-secondary academic setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Related Work Experience Should Include
This position provides event support and on-site coordination for government announcements, official visits, and other events. Regular work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; however, events and ceremonies may take place between 7 am and 11 pm, including on weekends. The position must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Experience
This position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a senior administrative assistant role, preferably in a post-secondary academic setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Related Work Experience Should Include
- Interpreting and/or applying policy and procedures
- Supporting events
- Experience with UVic information systems (FAST, Chrome River, Cascade, Banner)
- Experience with university policy, procedures and governance structure
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Ability to lead and influence support staff.
- Superior organizational skills including attention to detail, time management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional administrative skills including meeting and calendar coordination.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to relate well and work effectively within a team environment, as well as the larger UVic community and external agencies.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Experience in effectively maintaining the confidentiality of highly personal and sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and resolve tasks and/or problems by exercising judgment and innovation and employing critical thinking and/or analysis.
- Ability to prioritize a large workload, identify solutions, work under pressure and meet strict and often emergent deadlines.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, Outlook Calendar and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- Ability to move, lift and carry up to 45 lbs of equipment and materials for events
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