Program Coordinator, Teaching Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a Program Coordinator for Teaching Innovation and Strategic Initiatives to support teaching and learning priorities through administrative coordination and communications leadership. The role develops content for multiple teaching websites, coordinates newsletters and social media, and supports events, awards, and governance processes.

Based in Saskatoon, the position is a one-year temporary appointment with potential transition to permanent status.

Qualifications

• Office admin diploma or related field required.
• Three years of communications experience.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate large projects.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication and technical literacy, including visual design and social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with university systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content creation, maintenance, and coordination across teaching websites, ensuring accessibility and alignment with branding.
• Coordinate department communications, including newsletters, announcements, emails, visuals, and social media.
• Gather and Analyze information to support data-informed decisions and actionable recommendations.
• Support the teaching awards committee with communications and financial allocations.
• Coordinate department financial and human resources needs in collaboration with other units.
• Coordinate workshops, conferences, and teaching and learning events and activities.
• Coordinate daily centre operations: respond to inquiries, arrange meetings, manage calendars/docs, order supplies, arrange travel, support event registrations.
• Provide administrative support to leadership and the team: schedule meetings, take minutes, follow up on action items.
• Assess administrative procedures and implement improvements to enhance workflow.
• Communicate and act respectfully, foster an inclusive environment, and uphold policy.
• Participate in Indigenous engagement and reconciliation training.
• Undertake related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communications experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Visual design literacy

MS Office proficiency

Education

Office administration diploma or related field

Project management certification

Job description

Program Coordinator, Teaching Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

Summary: The Program Coordinator supports teaching and learning priorities across the University of Saskatchewan by coordinating administrative processes and leading communications activities for the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning. The role develops and maintains content for multiple teaching and learning websites; coordinates newsletters, announcements, social media, and visual communications; organizes workshops, events, and teaching awards processes; contributes to project management for institutional committees; and supports financial, human resources, and daily centre operations. This is a one-year temporary position located in Saskatoon, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and coordination of content across multiple teaching and learning websites, supporting accessibility, accuracy, and alignment with organizational messaging and branding.
• Coordinate department communications that promote programs and services, including newsletters, announcements, emails, visual communication design, and social media.
• Gather and analyze information related to priorities, communications, and operational processes to support data-informed decisions and actionable recommendations.
• Support the teaching awards committee, including financial allocations and communications for internal awards and administrative support for official materials in externally endorsed award packages.
• Coordinate processes and supports for the department’s financial and human resources needs in collaboration with other units.
• Coordinate workshops, conferences, and other teaching and learning events and activities.
• Coordinate daily centre operations, including responding to inquiries, arranging meetings, managing calendars and documents, ordering supplies, arranging travel, and supporting event registrations.
• Provide administrative support to leadership and the broader team by scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Assess administrative procedures and implement improvements that enhance workflow effectiveness.
• Communicate and act respectfully and professionally, collaborate effectively, follow policy, contribute to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and model these behaviours across the institution.
• Participate in continuous learning related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity for all community members, contribute to an environment of acceptance and inclusion, and respond to different perspectives with curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertake related duties as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

• An office administration diploma or education in a related field.
• A project management certification is an asset.
• A minimum of three years of communications experience, such as website design, document layout, infographic creation, or similar work.
• Effective project management skills and the ability to coordinate groups and support large-scale projects across the unit and institution.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and refine administrative processes.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and strong technical literacy, including familiarity with visual design and social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with university systems is an asset.

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department: Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
Supervisor Job Title: Director
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: 8:30-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.