This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $71,250 to $118,744.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the College General Manager in the College of Health Sciences (CHS), this position plays a key role in facilitating academic projects, issues and initiatives related to various administrative and academic matters across the CHS. The position works with academic leaders in the College to ensure academic priorities and initiatives are managed in a strategic and appropriate manner.

The College of Health Sciences unites the University of Alberta’s health-focused faculties and schools to enable a new level of interdisciplinary research and teaching that advances human health and wellness across individual, community, and global contexts. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the college supports innovative, large-scale research initiatives and integrated educational programs that span the full continuum of care and health promotion.

The college includes the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Together, these units drive excellence in health sciences education, research, and clinical innovation, supporting the university’s broader mission to lead in discovery, learning, and the advancement of societal well-being for the decade ahead and beyond.

• Initiatives Management: Creates frameworks and terms of reference for the development of College academic initiatives. Conducts research to provide background, understand consequences and identify appropriate processes for the development of portfolio initiatives.

• Academic Governance Management: Ensures strategic and efficient management of program proposals, Calendar changes, Quality Assurance Reviews and accreditation reports.

• Creates document development plans for policy projects, including research, environmental scans, consultation and approval routing, and communication plans.

• Drafts policies and procedures. Provides strategic advice to policy developers in the portfolio on content and process related to policy development.

• Maintains a current project management file and workflow for policies and procedures.

• Completion of University degree.

• Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible project management experience, with the ability to work independently within a large institutional environment with a variety of groups.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior administration and with team members from a variety of disciplines.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

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 FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.