Program Coordinator

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in-person 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

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) spans the entire range of scientific teaching and research, from pure and fundamental discovery that advances our understanding of the world around us to the direct application of science and technology that transforms and improves lives and sustains the environment. CNAS is home to over 14,000 undergraduate students and 3,000 graduate students through the Faculties of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences; Engineering; and Science.

Position

Reporting to the Director, Office of Education, the Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting student academic needs, including graduate academic administration and work integrated learning. The Program Coordinator supports processes related to graduate admissions, enrolment, registration, awards, exams, academic scheduling and student records, as well as supports WIL administration.

Applications for secondment are also welcome.

Duties

• Provides support to Faculty/Departments with regard to Graduate Student Admissions, Courses, Examinations, and Awards.
• Coordinates committee meetings including scheduling, preparation of materials, recording minutes and preparing reports.
• Provides support to the College/Faculty concerned with Work Integrated Learning and Experiential Learning activities, (ie, I-STEAM Pathways, MITACS BSI)
• Reviews and updates Faculty/School graduate studies information on the website.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years related experience, particularly in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience with student administration systems technology in a post-secondary environment (PeopleSoft) is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated intercultural understanding.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a very demanding, fast-past environment while maintaining superior accuracy
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including problem assessment and escalation

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University of Alberta policies and procedures.

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.