Executive Advisor Academic Operations

1 day ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NorQuest College Full-time

Support NorQuest College's Academic leadership through strategic advisory, governance coordination, and executive communications in a flexible work environment. Translate complex information into clear decisions.

The Executive Advisor supports the Vice President Academic and Associate Vice President Academic. This 18-month term role integrates portfolio priorities, stakeholders, decisions, and workstreams. Responsibilities include research, analysis, synthesis, briefing materials, strategic recommendations, governance, and confidential executive operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise academic executives on risks, opportunities, interdependencies, and recommendations
  • Coordinate executive workflow, correspondence, scheduling, travel, expenses, and records
  • Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, speaking notes, and recommendations
  • Coordinate councils, committees, planning sessions, consultations, and executive events
  • Monitor decisions, commitments, deliverables, and accountability across workstreams

Requirements:

  • University degree in Business or related field
  • Minimum five years supporting senior leaders or complex initiatives
  • Experience preparing executive briefings, reports, communications, and recommendations
  • Strategic, analytical, research, synthesis, and systems thinking skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel and SharePoint

Bring strategic judgment, governance coordination, and executive communication skills to NorQuest College's Academic portfolio and institutional priorities.