The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples : The q?

íc?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa : n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued.

Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.

The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

As a result of an exempt vacancy, we invite exemplary administrative professionals to join our dynamic team as Administrative Assistant for Education Services - Priority Practices .

Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Administrative Assistant is an integral member of Priority Practices - a collaborative team of approximately 100 educators and support staff dedicated to supporting childcare, early learning, curriculum (K - 12), professional learning, student events, and research and evaluation.

Applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant will have demonstrated :

A commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Truth and Reconciliation

Effective leadership skills in managing services and operations within a large department

Seamless and efficient implementation, coordination, and execution of all logistical aspects of event planning

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

Knowledge of HR processes, including performance management and safeguarding, as well as coordination of recruitment and selection of support staff

Ability to lead cross-functional teams in completing complex projects within allotted budgets and timelines

Skill in overseeing, maintaining, monitoring, and navigating multiple complex budgets and financial reports

Experience in planning and decision-making based on financial data

Experience in managing and interpreting large sets of financial data

Skill in training staff in budgetary procedures and techniques

Strong leadership and effective supervision of clerical staff - fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high performance, productivity, and adherence to organizational standards

Ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances and adjust strategies when faced with unexpected challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Further experience and qualifications may include a diploma in Business Administration or a similar certificate / diploma program, as well as five years work-related experience.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting no later than noon, Friday October 25, 2024.

Ensure to include a cover letter, resume and references.

The salary range for this position is $71,538 - $89,422 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons.

Note : Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

To all others, thank you for your interest.