Department Operations & Executive Lead

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Operations & Executive Lead to oversee day-to-day administrative operations for the department and to manage a portfolio including academic program coordination, general operations, finance, and human resources administration.

The role emphasizes internal priority for applicants and requires strong coordination skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to align administrative functions with academic goals.

Responsibilities

• oversees the 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.