Curriculum Coordinator

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 .

This posting will be used to fill up to three positions.

Location: Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

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 Summary

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business is one of the largest business schools in Canada with 70 faculty members, 2100 undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: To develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the World. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement. For more information about the School, please visit our web site at: https://www.ualberta.ca/business .

Position Summary

Working closely with and reporting to the Associate Dean, Education, Alberta School of Business, this role provides curricular support across programs, with a focus on curricular development and mapping. This position is responsible for providing accurate, timely and proactive support to curriculum and course management, as well as teaching and learning activities.

Duties

• Manages and coordinates BUS courses such as sourcing speakers and course-based experiential projects, support the scheduling of courses, etc.
• Works with the budget holder to plan and manage BUS course budgets
• Provide supports and resources for Instructors across the School
• Supports training for Teaching Assistants, and provides oversight to TA’s across the School including a process to allocate and monitor TA workload
• Receives/submits/tracks all calendar and program changes, working closely with departments to ensure processes and deadlines are met
• Ensures course descriptions/pre-requisites are managed and kept up to date
• Works with the RO to review calendar drafts each year
• Works with the Program Offices to ensure approved calendar changes are effectively operationalized and communicated (e.g. support advising processes, system configuration, website updates, etc.)
• Supports committees (Undergraduate Studies Policy Committee, Graduate Studies Policy Committee)
• Consults on policy development/revisions as it relates to academic matters and implications on programs
• Develops and manages forms and communications to streamline student requests and communications
• Tracks key metrics related to Teaching and Learning

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field is required (i.e. Business, Education or Library and Information Studies or equivalent); Masters preferred.
• Experience in curricular implementation, curriculum mapping, and data management, in a post-secondary program required
• Experience in business education is a strong asset
• Experience in operation and management of a post-secondary educational program is an asset
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, Google Apps, and relational databases
• Knowledge of university culture and policies is required to carry out responsibilities effectively
• Superior oral and written communication, exceptional organizational skills, interpersonal and relationship building ability; strong commitment to the client with a positive and professional approach
• Outstanding project management skills, including managing projects, and groups within a defined time frame
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify actions/solutions in complex situations
• Adaptability and ability to work with some measure of ambiguity

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

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