Medical Education Program Administrator

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Education Program Administrator will work in the Postgraduate Office of Surgical Education at the University of Alberta, coordinating a postgraduate residency program under the leadership and direction of the Team Lead & Surgery Program Director.

This position requires high levels of communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to take initiative, be creative and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Job description

This position has a term length of1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Surgery has 15 divisions and offers programs in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. The department also includes many other research groups who contribute to cutting edge advancement in areas such as transplantation, joint preservation and regeneration and surgical simulation technology. Founded in 1922, the department has been a leader in its field, striving to achieve a balance between technology and the human element that defines the art of surgery. The overarching mission of the department is to restore health through surgical intervention, and to remember that patient dignity and comfort are integral to overall health. Further information on the department can be found at www.ualberta/ca/surgery.

The Medical Education Program Administrator will work in the Postgraduate Office of Surgical Education, coordinating a postgraduate residency program under the leadership and direction of the Team Lead & Surgery Program Director.

This position works both independently and within a team structure to administer the many detailed tasks and projects required of this position. This position requires high levels of communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Equally important, the individual in this position would have the ability to take initiative, be creative and thrive in a deadline driven environment.