Project Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
PROJECT COORDINATOR
SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Competition No. 25.09.250
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week).
MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $31.411 - $45.672 per hour. $57,168 - $83,122 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).
October 1, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to just under 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking a Project Coordinator for a full-time 12-month term role, with the opportunity for extension of up to 2 years with our Sociology department with the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Reporting to the Project Director, who serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Grant project, you will provide comprehensive coordination to support the planning and execution of a collaborative research and community-engagement initiative. Managing the day-to-day of the project demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with academic and community partners in a dynamic research environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Project Coordination & Management
- Supporting project planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery of milestones and deliverables;
- Maintaining tracking systems for deadlines (e.g., grants, reports), reporting progress to the Project Director, and ensuring adherence to timelines;
- Managing meeting logistics - preparing agendas, scheduling and action items; and
- Creating and maintaining a system for organizing program drives, file management, permissions and safeguarding confidential data.
Financial & Resource Management
- Developing, monitoring, and adjusting project budgets; creating financial projections while ensuring compliance with institutional and funding requirements; and
- Researching and supporting applications for grants and awards; assessing resource needs and proactively resolving project issues.
Research Support
- Contributing to grant applications and ethics submissions, including writing, formatting, and coordination;
- Preparing research materials (e.g., literature reviews, reports, data tools), coordinating data collection and analysis logistics, and supporting rigorous research methodologies; and
- Facilitating collaboration between community and university partners to support community-engaged research.
Communication & Knowledge Mobilization
- Coordinating production and dissemination of knowledge translation materials (e.g., presentations, reports, web content, publications) for diverse audiences;
- Acting as point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring strong partnerships through consistent communication and responsiveness; and
- Organizing dissemination events (e.g., symposiums, workshops, webinars) and track outcomes to support knowledge uptake and engagement.
SKILLS
You will have:
- A strong intellectual and academic skillset including critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, communication, research, and analysis;
- The proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing complex tasks, teams, and multiple deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and translate research findings for community and academic audiences;
- Advanced proficiency in digital tools and software, including Microsoft 365, research platforms (e.g., NVivo), databases, spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
- Experience in research design and methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and community-based approaches;
- Skills in project coordination and administration, such as scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and multi-partner collaboration with schools, universities, or government agencies;
- A deep understanding of educational systems and equity, particularly within K–12 and Indigenous contexts, with awareness of cultural sensitivity and diversity;
- Applied knowledge of mobilization and academic writing, including grants, reports, and publications tailored to various audiences using APA and other formats;
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis (e.g., thematic analysis, coding, NVivo);
- Experience being adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented, while working under pressure in evolving environments, maintaining professionalism and ethical standards; and
- Well-versed in research ethics and Indigenous research principles (e.g., OCAP, 4 R’s), with a commitment to respectful and inclusive research practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in research coordination.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in project and budget management.
- Managing health services and community based participatory research projects, and grants within academic research is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Term appointments of 12 months or longer include eligibility for MacEwan benefits, excluding insurances
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR
Project Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
PROJECT COORDINATOR
SOCIOLOGY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Competition No. 25.09.250
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week).
MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $31.411 - $45.672 per hour. $57,168 - $83,122 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).
October 1, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to just under 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking a Project Coordinator for a full-time 12-month term role, with the opportunity for extension of up to 2 years with our Sociology department with the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Reporting to the Project Director, who serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Grant project, you will provide comprehensive coordination to support the planning and execution of a collaborative research and community-engagement initiative. Managing the day-to-day of the project demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with academic and community partners in a dynamic research environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Project Coordination & Management
- Supporting project planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery of milestones and deliverables;
- Maintaining tracking systems for deadlines (e.g., grants, reports), reporting progress to the Project Director, and ensuring adherence to timelines;
- Managing meeting logistics - preparing agendas, scheduling and action items; and
- Creating and maintaining a system for organizing program drives, file management, permissions and safeguarding confidential data.
Financial & Resource Management
- Developing, monitoring, and adjusting project budgets; creating financial projections while ensuring compliance with institutional and funding requirements; and
- Researching and supporting applications for grants and awards; assessing resource needs and proactively resolving project issues.
Research Support
- Contributing to grant applications and ethics submissions, including writing, formatting, and coordination;
- Preparing research materials (e.g., literature reviews, reports, data tools), coordinating data collection and analysis logistics, and supporting rigorous research methodologies; and
- Facilitating collaboration between community and university partners to support community-engaged research.
Communication & Knowledge Mobilization
- Coordinating production and dissemination of knowledge translation materials (e.g., presentations, reports, web content, publications) for diverse audiences;
- Acting as point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring strong partnerships through consistent communication and responsiveness; and
- Organizing dissemination events (e.g., symposiums, workshops, webinars) and track outcomes to support knowledge uptake and engagement.
SKILLS
You will have:
- A strong intellectual and academic skillset including critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, communication, research, and analysis;
- The proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing complex tasks, teams, and multiple deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and translate research findings for community and academic audiences;
- Advanced proficiency in digital tools and software, including Microsoft 365, research platforms (e.g., NVivo), databases, spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
- Experience in research design and methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and community-based approaches;
- Skills in project coordination and administration, such as scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and multi-partner collaboration with schools, universities, or government agencies;
- A deep understanding of educational systems and equity, particularly within K–12 and Indigenous contexts, with awareness of cultural sensitivity and diversity;
- Applied knowledge of mobilization and academic writing, including grants, reports, and publications tailored to various audiences using APA and other formats;
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis (e.g., thematic analysis, coding, NVivo);
- Experience being adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented, while working under pressure in evolving environments, maintaining professionalism and ethical standards; and
- Well-versed in research ethics and Indigenous research principles (e.g., OCAP, 4 R’s), with a commitment to respectful and inclusive research practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in research coordination.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in project and budget management.
- Managing health services and community based participatory research projects, and grants within academic research is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Term appointments of 12 months or longer include eligibility for MacEwan benefits, excluding insurances
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR