Program Administrator

Purpose:

To provide administrative support, coordination, and planning for the medSask and CPDPP units. 

Nature of Work:

 medSask is the provincial drug information service that provides healthcare professionals and the general public with access to on-demand, accurate, evidence-based drug information. medSask contributes to undergraduate education at the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, offers continuing education for healthcare professionals, and collaborates on drug-therapy projects with other health organizations. The Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals (CPDPP) unit develops, implements, supports, and evaluates lifelong learning opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making, and accountability. This position also requires short, medium, and long-term planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of team members, external stakeholders, and the public. The applicant will need to demonstrate a high standard of service and communication.

Duties:

• General office administrative duties
• Build course templates in the registration system
• Maintain course registrations and compile data for reporting
• Provide respectful, timely communication with clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Contribute to the writing, editing, design, production, and distribution of communications (e.g. emails, documents) and educational materials
• Assist in the design, management, and maintenance of the medSask and CPDPP websites
• Educational event coordination and planning
• Complete purchase requisitions, receivables, and other financial duties
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and productive team culture

Education: 

Grade 12 and successful completion of a business/administrative program. A relevant undergraduate or graduate degree would be considered an asset.

Experience:    

• Each of the following would be considered an asset:
• Experience working within a post-secondary and/or healthcare related environment
• Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies, procedures, as well as Unifi, Concur, Canvas, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, and Cascade
• Exceptional working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Kofax
• Marketing or social media training or experience
• Experience with website development and maintenance

Skills:

• Strong evidence of relationship building, demonstrated professional maturity, judgement, and decisiveness
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment within multiple teams
• Possess an innovative and creative mindset with a positive outlook and enjoyment of challenge and complexity
• Proven ability to work effectively with decision-makers to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Danielle Larocque at danielle.larocque@usask.ca .

Department: College of Pharmacy &Nutrition

Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $49,301.00 – 77,033.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Operational Administrative

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 10/21/2022

Closing Date: 10/27/2022

Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver’s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

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