Front Desk and Lsih Coordinator, Life Sciences

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Position Description**

**INNOVATE CALGARY**
CALGARY, ALBERTA

Innovate Calgary is the technology transfer office and business incubator for the University of Calgary. As part of the Office of the Vice-President (Research) portfolio, we work with UCalgary researchers, students, and other members, to help bridge the gap between discovery and innovation.

The Life Sciences Innovation Hub (LSI Hub) at the University of Calgary is a one-of-a-kind facility located within University Research Park. The LSI Hub offers access to space (office, wet and dry labs, prototype maker space), entrepreneurial and business development programming, mentorship, and technical expertise for research-intensive startups and developing companies.

We provide a unique environment for employees by combining a flexible work environment with great exposure to the breadth of the University of Calgary's growing innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

**Front Desk and LSIH Coordinator, Life Sciences Innovation Hub**

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Leasing, Innovate Calgary is searching for a motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a busy office atmosphere. As the Front Desk and LSIH Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors to the Life Sciences Innovation Hub and will handle the day-to-day requests from clients of the LSI Hub. You will also provide administrative support for the Life Sciences Innovation Hub and get involved in projects such as event planning, facilities management, supporting other hubs, communications, and marketing.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Provide friendly, cordial assistance to staff, management, and guests in all aspects of the role
- Understanding and explaining the resources available to startup companies and knowing what programs and services would be most applicable to each startup
- Accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks
- Develop excellent relationships with Life Science Innovation Hub clients
- Management of meeting rooms, including but not limited to:

- booking meeting rooms via the online reservation system, managing user access and making changes to reservations as required
- resetting meeting rooms, including light cleaning of rooms and storage of equipment and supplies
- monitoring of meeting room equipment and coordinating equipment repairs as required
- ordering and set up of catering as required
- Provide administrative support to the buildings and facilities team and lab team, including, but not limited to:

- maintaining the LSIH Master Contact List & Salesforce
- ordering scientific reagents and equipment
- submitting access card request forms
- control, verification, and issuance of LSIH ID cards
- maintaining inventory of facility-owned furniture and keys
- updating the Door Activity Report
- helping with event setup and takedown
- sending requests for new tenant logos and updating the digital display screen
- managing the shared photocopier, including accounts management, creating codes, machine troubleshooting, inventory replenishment, and compiling invoicing information
- management of the battery recycling program
- assisting the Manager, Facilities and Leasing as required
- restocking the coffee supplies at the coffee stations
- completing building and facilities projects as assigned

**Personal Characteristics**:
A friendly personality and an eagerness to help
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to work with, prioritize and organize numerous tasks, including simultaneous work on numerous assignments and projects
The strength of personality to seek direction and support when needed
Business relationship management skills with a commitment to the completion of projects within a team environment
The willingness to take on various levels of responsibility and independently carry projects through to completion
The ability to always maintain company and employee confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and general attentiveness

**Skills/Qualifications**:

- A completed 1-year certificate or diploma in Business, Office Administration, or a closely related field and 1-2 years of experience
- Or a high school diploma with 5 years of experience as an administrative assistant in a business office environment with a broad understanding of the terminology, timelines, and processes related to the functioning of a business office
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)
- Strong organizational and exceptional collaboration skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly align with shifting priorities, work assignments, and timelines
- Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to set up and coordinate video and audio conferences

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those persons for whom we need further information, or who are being considered for an interview will



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