Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Surgery Dept
Salary range $54,977.40 to $74,669.16
Hours per week 35
Grade 8
Posted date July 24, 2025
Closing date July 31, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma supplemented by a Business Administration Diploma or Certificate.
• 2 years minimum relevant work experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Familiarity with University policies, procedures, and governance structures.
• Ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity in working with confidential information.
• Advanced understanding and skills related to Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom is essential, along with the ability to quickly and proficiently learn new technological and computer programs.
• Previous experience working in a university clinical department is considered 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.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Effectively organizes an extremely busy Chair of Surgery office.
• Provides administrative support to the Chair and ADM as well as various committees.
• Coordinates scheduling activities for the Chair’s various roles.
• Updates and edits the Chair’s Annual Report and Curriculum Vitae.
• Prepares and reviews confidential materials pertaining to Faculty annual reports and organizes materials for promotion.
• Coordination of the academic search and selection process.
• Assists in arranging various departmental events.
• Responsible for the organization of the Department of Surgery Grand Rounds.
• Participates in clinical academic reappointment process.