Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Human Rights & Equity
Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Human Rights & Equity
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Closing Date: June 3 2025 at 4:00 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS & EQUITY OFFICE
As the primary champion of the Universitys Declaration of Rights and Responsibilities Human Rights and Equity provides free services on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses. It provides leadership and support for initiatives and policies that contribute to a positive healthy equitable respectful and inclusive campus environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime Continuing Fredericton Campus Hybrid
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and workfromhome options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon Fri 7:45 am 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Salary Range: $44863 $61143 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to Associate VicePresident Human Rights & Equity (AVP) the Assistant to the Associate VicePresident Human Rights & Equity oversees the AVPs schedule and provides office management and coordination.
- Manage the AVPs schedule including booking necessary meetings and ensuring availability for urgent matters.
- Ensure the AVP is prepared for meetings. Anticipate what may be required for each meeting and event request specific background materials or speaking notes and collect all relevant information into a concise briefing package.
- Book travel arrangements and assist with travel claims and related expenses.
- Maintain office inventory. Purchase and maintain general office supplies.
- Answer incoming inquiries and refer to other offices as necessary.
- Book boardroom space catering and audio visual/telecommunications equipment for meetings.
- Leverage extensive contacts and relationships across campus to solve problems.
- Coordinate courier pickup and deliveries.
- Organize and maintain confidential filing system.
- Update the office website and social media presences.
- Assist in the coordination of major events.
- Perform other related duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Postsecondary diploma in office management administration or business systems.
- 2 years experience in an executive office environment.
- Core equity competencies and experience working towards antiracism and equity education.
Additional Strengths:
- Demonstrated experience that indicates commitment to equity inclusion innovation teamwork flexibility and integrity.
- Experience as an office manager administrative coordinator or financial coordinator is a strong asset.
- Experience working in postsecondary institutions considered an asset.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of Aboriginal/Indigenous and disabilityrelated issues and their intersection(s) with other identities including race gender religion sexual orientation age marital status family status etc.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with a keen ability to engage with various people and groups.
- Able to work with diverse people across many different backgrounds.
- Excellent time management and work prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills
- Lived experience considered an asset
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the nonunion Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
