Department Operations & Executive Lead

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers is seeking an experienced Operations & Executive Lead to support the Department’s day-to-day administrative functions at North Campus, Edmonton. This in-person role collaborates across finance, HR, program coordination, and general operations to keep the department running smoothly.

Reporting to the Academic Department Manager, you will supervise administrative staff as needed and optimize workflows to balance workload and improve efficiency in a high-demand

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day administrative operations and support functions for the department.
• Manages a diverse portfolio including academic program coordination, general operations, finance, and human resources administration.

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.