Medical Education Program Administrator

**This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location**:

- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

This position supports the Orthopedic Surgery and Surgical Foundations Programs in the Postgraduate Office of Surgical Education. This position works both independently and within a team structure to administer the many detailed and complex tasks and projects required of this position. Under mínimal supervision, through the direction of the Team Lead and Program Directors, this position requires a high level of communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and proactive capabilities. Equally important, this position requires the ability to take initiative, be creative, and have the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

- Primary contact and resource for the residency training program residents & faculty.
- Primary contact to liaise with Postgraduate Medical Education Office (PGME), Professional Association of Residents of Alberta (PARA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RC).
- Responsible for coordination of educational activities and clinical rotation scheduling for residents, Resident Research Days and retreats.
- Responsible for program schedules including preparation of resident training block schedules, electives, vacation/leaves, and coordination of teaching faculty/preceptors.
- Maintains systems of evaluation processes; including compiling data, collecting and disseminating reports and documents.
- Coordinates & attends Residency Program Committee (RPC) and Competence Committee (CC) meetings, prepares agendas, reports and documentation with the Program Director and CC Chair.
- Coordinates annual Resident Recruitment through the Canadian Medical Graduate Selection process (CaRMS).
- Coordinates examination processes; schedules, proctors & prepares materials for exams, recruits examiners for oral/simulation-based exams. Collates and tracks exam results.
- Primary contact/resource for accreditation process for internal reviews (University of Alberta) and external reviews (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).
- Ensures Royal College accreditation standards are being met in day-to day operation and residency program committee functions.
- Maintains residency program websites & communication.
- Makes Purchases, monitors, tracks and reconciles educational grant monies.

- Postsecondary degree in a relevant discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a medical or academic environment with extensive involvement in post-secondary educational procedures at an administrative level would be ideal.
- Familiarity with Google Apps (Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Sites, Calendar, Forms), one45, various virtual platforms and cbme.med an asset.
- Keyboarding speed of 60 wpm.
- Excellent editorial, and proofreading skills.
- Highly developed organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills; accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of University of Alberta and University of Alberta Hospital policies and procedures.
- High level of tact and discretion; must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
- One year of on-the-job training is required to learn the basic essential skills for this position.

**Application Instructions**
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