Department Operations & Executive Lead

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta, located at North Campus in Edmonton, seeks an Operations & Executive Lead to oversee day-to-day administrative operations for the department, including academic program coordination, general operations, finance, and HR administration.

Reporting to the Academic Department Manager, the role may supervise staff and delegate tasks to maintain efficient operations and support the department's academic mission.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department Operations & Executive Lead oversees the day-to-day administrative operations and support functions for the department. Reporting to the Academic Department Manager, this role manages a diverse portfolio including academic program coordination, general operations, finance, and human resources administration. While the Operations & Executive Lead provides direct supervision and holds primary accountability for these operational areas, they may delegate specific supporting tasks to administrative staff members when appropriate to ensure balanced workload distribution and operational efficiency.