Academic Program Administrator - MacEwan University Health Centre

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Program Administrator at MUHC coordinates postgraduate residency and undergraduate medical education programs at the MUHC and Allin Clinic in Edmonton. This role requires independent initiative and collaborative teamwork to manage complex programs and deadlines.

Reporting to the Team Lead - Residency Program and Academic Director MUHC, the administrator excels in organization, communication, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate postgraduate residency and undergraduate medical education programs.
• Maintain program operations for MUHC and Allin Clinic.
• Support communication across teams, learners, and faculty.

Job description

This position has an expected end date of October 31, 2027.

Location

This role is in-person at the MacEwan University Health Centre, Edmonton, AB.

The University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine is a top school for family medicine in Canada. As a department, we are responsible for educational innovations and research that have been adopted across Canada and internationally. We are innovative and creative thinkers producing high-quality work. We are a learning organization constantly seeking to improve how we do what we do for our learners, patients, and communities.

Position Summary:

The Academic Program Administrator is responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and supporting both the postgraduate (2-year residency program) and undergraduate medical education programs at the MacEwan University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Allin Clinic. This position requires both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork to manage complex programs and projects. With minimal supervision, the administrator must excel in organization, decision-making, and communication across interpersonal, electronic, and telephone channels. Additionally, the role requires proactivity, creativity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position reports to the Team Lead - Residency Program, the Centre Director, MUHC, and the Academic Director, MUHC for daily operational and program-related matters.