Awards and Events Coordinator

at  University of Alberta

Department College of Health Sciences - Dean’s Office
Salary range $51,821.52 to $70,382.74
Hours per week 35
Grade 8
Posted date September 27, 2024
Closing date October 11, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

DESCRIPTION

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
This competition may be used to fill two positions in the College of Health Sciences and College of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two-year Diploma (Business, Administration, etc.), with an undergraduate degree preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2-3 years of progressive administrative experience.
• Experience working in an academic environment, familiarity with research environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to adhere to critical deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism with a high level of discretion and the capability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience within a University environment and a demonstrated understanding of University policies FOIPP and UAPPOL is an asset.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight October 11, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

Assist in the review, edit, and evaluation of nominations to selected awards based on the established criteria and experience with previous nominations. Develop resource materials to support high-quality nominations. May provide advice/information to researchers, faculty, and staff as they apply for awards. Must be aware of each application’s opportunities, the criteria, the deadlines, the approval and submission requirements. Reviews award nominations for completeness and accuracy and advise nominators on errors and provide feedback Coordinates all details associated with event planning, including developing unique concepts to engage a variety of event attendees, promotion preparation and execution of various events for the Office of Research and the respective College.