Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta is seeking a Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement to support the Director, Engagement on strategic initiatives and projects. The role involves calendar management, meeting coordination, and project coordination within Development Programs.

The position combines program operations support with opportunities to work from home up to two days per week after a probationary period, while most work occurs on site at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Engagement on identified initiatives and projects.
• Provide calendaring, meeting coordination and preparation.
• Coordinate projects and programs, manage tasks and timelines.
• Prepare reports and assist with program operations.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an end date of March 31, 2028.

Location - Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton. There will be an opportunity to work from home, up to 2 days a week, following the completion of the probationary period.

The Development and Alumni Relations team at the University of Alberta plays a critical role in fostering philanthropic support, engaging with its donor and alumni network to advance and achieve the university’s mission. As a part of the Advancement Services unit, Development Programs plays a key role in the effective delivery of project and program coordination across the various units within Development and Alumni Relations.

Reporting to the Manager, Development Programs, the Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement is a key member of both the Development Programs team and their assigned unit(s). They will support the Director, Engagement, offering expertise in calendaring, meeting coordination and preparation, project and program coordination, project management, report preparation and operations.

Projects are administrative in nature and focus on implementing projects/activities identified from the operational plans. Full direction on the project will be provided by the Director, Engagement, the Manager, Development Programs, or the project sponsor.

The Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement will spend just over half of their time supporting the Director, Engagement, on their identified initiatives and projects, and the remaining portion of the time is used to support other select program coordination needs in areas within Advancement.