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Assistant to the Director

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$62k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provides executive administrative management and coordinates day-to-day operations for the Director of the Cheriton School of Computer Science, overseeing faculty appointments, tenure/promotion processes, and annual merit reviews.

Role type

Senior administrative manager (executive assistant)

Builds

Operational continuity and administrative frameworks for the Director's office and faculty governance

Domain

Higher education administration / Computer Science faculty management

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Executive support, faculty relations, tenure/promotion administration, annual merit review coordination, policy interpretation, meeting management, confidential document handling, statistical data compilation, recruitment coordination

Preferred skills

Technical writing, proofreading, database management, immigration policy knowledge

Technologies

Online application systems, statistical databases, spreadsheet software

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments and arrange meetings for the Director; coordinate tenure and promotion proceedings; manage annual merit review processes; oversee faculty recruitment and appointment procedures; supervise administrative staff; compile statistical information for accreditation and reports; liaise with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC