Medical Education Program Administrator, Office of Rural & Regional Health

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton. The Office of Rural and Regional Health (ORRH) works in partnership with educational teams across the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and with communities throughout rural and regional Alberta. Together, we support high‑quality medical education for both undergraduate and postgraduate learners, ensuring students gain meaningful experience in diverse clinical environments across the province. The Medical Education Program Administrator plays a vital role in advancing distributed medical education across Alberta. This position provides core administrative leadership for Preclinical Networked Medical Education (PNME)—a program that brings undergraduate medical education to rural and regional training sites. PNME delivers MD Program curriculum developed by Course Coordinators and enables approximately 40 second‑year medical students to complete their Gastroenterology & Nutrition (GI) and Reproductive Medicine & Urology (Repro) blocks in 10 rural and regional communities across Alberta. The MEPA ensures these learning experiences run smoothly by coordinating logistics, supporting learners and faculty, and maintaining strong relationships with community partners. This is a role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building connections across teams and communities, and is energized by supporting medical education beyond the traditional classroom. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. 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 [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html]. 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 belonging 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 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. The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/index.html] is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

The Medical Education Program Administrator provides core administrative leadership for the Preclinical Networked Medical Education program. They coordinate logistics, support learners and faculty, and maintain strong relationships with community partners to ensure smooth program delivery.

Candidates should possess a post-secondary diploma in administration, with a degree in a relevant discipline considered an asset. Strong proficiency in MS Office and Google Apps, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is required.

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Time managementPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• MS-OfficePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Team CollaborationPreferred
• Process ImprovementPreferred

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• Administrative leadership
• Program coordination
• Logistics management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• MS Office
• Google Apps
• Relationship management
• Process improvement
• Medical education support
• Time management
• Independent work
• Team collaboration
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Research
• Dentistry
• Gastroenterology
• Urology
• Leadership
• Health Sciences
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Safety Training
• Coordinating

• Administrative
• Education
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Education Program Administrator
• Project / Program Administrative Assistant
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week