Program Coordinator

**Department** College of Health Sciences - Office of Education

**Salary range** $51,821.52 to $70,382.74

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 8

**Posted date** January 21, 2025

**Closing date** January 28, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)._**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location -**Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton

**Working at 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 a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**

**Working for the College of Health Sciences**

The College of Health Sciences brings together the combined strength of all our health sciences faculties and schools, enabling a new level of interdisciplinary health science research and teaching that advances the full spectrum of human health and wellness in individuals and communities around the world. It represents more than 770 faculty members and more than 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students.

**Position**

Reporting to the Director, Office of Education the Program Coordinator provides dedicated support to the faculties and programs in the College of Health Sciences, working collaboratively with their peers and contacts in the faculties to provide graduate academic administrative support to stakeholders.

By providing expert policy and business process support, the incumbent is seen as a knowledge and procedure expert who works proactively to resolve issues and continually improve processes.

**Duties**
- Provides dedicated academic administrative support to College of Health Sciences Faculties and Departments in the areas of(but not limited to) Graduate Student Awards, Examinations, Admissions, etc.
- Coordinates designated areas of graduate academic administrative support(Awards, etc), working collaboratively with those individuals responsible for the delivery of faculty graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, and central service providers(including Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies).
- Provides expert policy and procedure support and works to proactively resolve issues and continually improve process in consultation with faculties in the College
- Participates and provide services in priority areas identified by the College and Office of Education.
- As the college enters into phase two of providing administrative support to faculties, the incumbent may be asked to participate in business process mapping meetings
- Trains in mask fitting policies and procedures and provide mask fitting services as required

**Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree; combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Two years’ experience in a related role.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive and professional working relationships with both internal/external clients, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently and to build and maintain professional working relationships as a trusted team member and positive representative of the College
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in PeopleSoft (Campus Solutions), Alfresco, Advocate, Google suite, and Microsoft Office is essential.
- Strong knowledge of University policies and procedures
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize, work independently and develop strategies to solve problems while maintaining superior accuracy.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, including problem assessment and escalation.
- Demonstrated excellence in paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, and to coordinate competing demands.
- Knowledge of academic program requirements and calendar changes.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 28, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.