Strategic Initiatives Officer

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**VFO O&M Administration**:

- Competition No.

**A100151183**
- Closing Date

**Jun 15, 2023**

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $66,167-$110,279.

**Location**

North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

**Working for the University of Alberta**

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world

shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Working for the Department/Faculty
Asset Management & Operations is comprised of building service workers, engineers, technologists, peace officers and tradespeople help keep all five of our campuses maintained and operating safely and efficiently. This group supports our community through operating, maintaining and renewing our infrastructure and providing a number of safety and security services. View our Facilities Maintenance Plan.
- Engineering and Operations
- Facility Services
- Grounds and Augustana Facilities
- Trades and Infrastructure
- Maintenance
- University of Alberta Protective Services

**Position
The University of Alberta is seeking an analytical, flexible and forward-thinking Strategic Initiatives Officer to join the Asset Management & Operations (AMO) team. Under the direction of the Associate Vice-President, AMO, the Strategic Initiatives Officer is a key member of the AVP’s team who will support the unit’s goals and priorities by leading projects and managing emerging issues, providing effective budget management and monitoring, writing reports, conducting research, coordinating communications, and representing the unit at key institutional meetings.

The Strategic Initiatives Officer will establish strategic priorities with the Leadership Team in order to determine and develop initiatives and projects that are in alignment with the unit’s goals and the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plan, as well as managing portfolio level projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.

In all facets of this role, the Strategic Initiatives Officer will endeavor to integrate and advance the University of Alberta’s commitments to Indigenous Initiatives & Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.

**Duties
**Advising/Influencing**
- Provides clear and understandable advice and recommendations based on experience and knowledge to support informed decision making by leaders.
- Uses compelling and well researched arguments to convey recommendations, possible solutions, and new ideas.
- Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to clarify and understand the nature of the challenge and forms a response based on experience and expertise

**Awareness**
- Regularly reviews own work assignments and actions against broader area objectives and makes adjustments as needed
- Responds to changes in University strategic direction. Understands connections and can realign own work.
- Incorporates a longer-term perspective into project/program development and problem solving.

**Issue Resolution and Analytical Thinking**
- Considers problems from all perspectives
- Analyzes complex issues or data sets. Identifies and analyzes multi-causal relationships. Weighs alternatives and highlights the best solution.
- Synthesizes complex ideas for all levels of users. Provides briefings, presentations or reports on findings, including interpretations.

**Creative/Flexible Thinking**
- Remains open-minded to new ideas and encourages others to bring forward new or different perspectives.
- Develops creative solutions to systemic or consistent issues.
- Meets obstacles with perseverance. Finds flexible solutions to situations while still adhering to University policy and procedure.

**Relationship Building**
- Maintains productive relationships with colleagues and other team members.
- Identifies new contacts and creates opportunities to develop new connections. Effectively uses networks to get things done.
- Keeps all clients and stakeholders informed about the status of

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