Advisor, Advancement Projects
Top Benefits
About the role
Department VER Development and Alumni Relations
Salary range $67,159 to $111,927
Posted date July 7, 2025
Closing date July 16, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description
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 $67,159 to $111,927.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at Enterprise Square.
Working at 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 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.
Working for Development and Alumni Relations
The Development and Alumni Relations team at the University of Alberta plays a critical role in fostering philanthropic support, engaging with its donor and alumni network to advance and achieve the university’s mission. As a part of the Advancement Services unit, Development Programs plays a key role in the effective delivery of project and program initiatives. The team provides essential project management expertise and strategic coordination for various programs and projects. They focus on maximizing operational efficiencies and ensuring positive engagement with partners and collaborators. Development Programs offers comprehensive services, including program support and delivery, facilitation, project management, advising, and reporting.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading projects that improve service delivery, identify optimal role assignments, implement operational planning, and create Standard Operating Procedures and projects that result in excellent donor experiences. Responsibilities include managing multiple high-level and strategic projects of various scope and duration, leading project teams, facilitating discussions and meetings, project analysis and reporting, business process mapping and identifying processes for improvement including re-engineering and automation, and facilitating stakeholder information-sharing sessions. This role is also responsible for leading and facilitating productive discussions and meetings with leadership and project teams to ensure projects and discussions progress to deliver tangible results. Responsibilities also include managing Advancing U – the University of Alberta fundraiser training program.
Duties
- Leads projects from start to finish that improve service delivery and create Standard Operating Procedures that result in excellent donor experiences.
- Leads the process of working with collaborators to review and update policy, procedures, and SOPs within the unit. This includes leading and facilitating meetings and consultation sessions with Directors, Managers and subject matter experts from various units within Development and Alumni Relations as well as other units within External Relations.
- Manages multiple high-level and strategic projects of various scopes and duration, leading project teams, project analysis and reporting, business process mapping, documentation preparation and delivery, and developing and rolling out process communication and socialization plans.
- Identifies processes and conducts gap analysis for improvement including re-engineering and automation, and facilitating stakeholder information-sharing sessions.
- Facilitates and implements operational planning for Development and Alumni Relations.
- Manages Advancing U - the University of Alberta fundraising training program (combination of outsourced and in-house sessions).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or other related field. Masters preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or policy design.
- Experience working with collaborators to review and update policy, procedure, and SOPs.
- Proven ability to lead and facilitate engaging and productive discussions and meetings, fostering an environment of active participation to achieve actionable outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Success in facilitating and implementing operational and business planning sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals in varying roles and levels.
- Proven project management experience and developing project documentation.
- Understanding of the University's formal structures, informal structures, culture(s), practices, and objectives.
- Experience facilitating and delivering training and developing training plans.
- Familiarity with Google Suite.
- Experience working in a fundraising or post-secondary environment, supporting complex and varied areas of development is considered an asset.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
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 ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
Advisor, Advancement Projects
Top Benefits
About the role
Department VER Development and Alumni Relations
Salary range $67,159 to $111,927
Posted date July 7, 2025
Closing date July 16, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description
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 $67,159 to $111,927.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at Enterprise Square.
Working at 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 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.
Working for Development and Alumni Relations
The Development and Alumni Relations team at the University of Alberta plays a critical role in fostering philanthropic support, engaging with its donor and alumni network to advance and achieve the university’s mission. As a part of the Advancement Services unit, Development Programs plays a key role in the effective delivery of project and program initiatives. The team provides essential project management expertise and strategic coordination for various programs and projects. They focus on maximizing operational efficiencies and ensuring positive engagement with partners and collaborators. Development Programs offers comprehensive services, including program support and delivery, facilitation, project management, advising, and reporting.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading projects that improve service delivery, identify optimal role assignments, implement operational planning, and create Standard Operating Procedures and projects that result in excellent donor experiences. Responsibilities include managing multiple high-level and strategic projects of various scope and duration, leading project teams, facilitating discussions and meetings, project analysis and reporting, business process mapping and identifying processes for improvement including re-engineering and automation, and facilitating stakeholder information-sharing sessions. This role is also responsible for leading and facilitating productive discussions and meetings with leadership and project teams to ensure projects and discussions progress to deliver tangible results. Responsibilities also include managing Advancing U – the University of Alberta fundraiser training program.
Duties
- Leads projects from start to finish that improve service delivery and create Standard Operating Procedures that result in excellent donor experiences.
- Leads the process of working with collaborators to review and update policy, procedures, and SOPs within the unit. This includes leading and facilitating meetings and consultation sessions with Directors, Managers and subject matter experts from various units within Development and Alumni Relations as well as other units within External Relations.
- Manages multiple high-level and strategic projects of various scopes and duration, leading project teams, project analysis and reporting, business process mapping, documentation preparation and delivery, and developing and rolling out process communication and socialization plans.
- Identifies processes and conducts gap analysis for improvement including re-engineering and automation, and facilitating stakeholder information-sharing sessions.
- Facilitates and implements operational planning for Development and Alumni Relations.
- Manages Advancing U - the University of Alberta fundraising training program (combination of outsourced and in-house sessions).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or other related field. Masters preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or policy design.
- Experience working with collaborators to review and update policy, procedure, and SOPs.
- Proven ability to lead and facilitate engaging and productive discussions and meetings, fostering an environment of active participation to achieve actionable outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Success in facilitating and implementing operational and business planning sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals in varying roles and levels.
- Proven project management experience and developing project documentation.
- Understanding of the University's formal structures, informal structures, culture(s), practices, and objectives.
- Experience facilitating and delivering training and developing training plans.
- Familiarity with Google Suite.
- Experience working in a fundraising or post-secondary environment, supporting complex and varied areas of development is considered an asset.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
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 ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."