Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for the Program Coordinator, Advancement and Engagement. Based in Edmonton, you will support the Director, Engagement with calendaring, meeting coordination and project management across Development and Alumni Relations.

This role involves preparing reports, coordinating programs, and assisting in execution of initiatives. After probation, there is an opportunity to work from home up to two days per week, with primary duties at Enterprise Square,

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.