Program Coordinator

University of Alberta

. Support CNAS departments and faculties with graduate student admissions and awards.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$56,627 - CA$76,909 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills to support graduate student admissions and awards, while effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in communication and collaboration with various academic and administrative units to enhance student advising and program processes.

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Graduate Student Admissions SupportInterdisciplinary Course-Based ProgramsData Gathering and Statistical ReportingGoogle Suite ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical ReportingProblem AssessmentTask PrioritizationMeeting Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementIntercultural Understanding

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft OfficeExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Post-Secondary EnvironmentGraduate ProgramsWork Integrated LearningExperiential LearningCommittee Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support CNAS departments and faculties with graduate student admissions and awards.
Provide comprehensive student advising services for interdisciplinary course-based graduate programs and support CNAS departments and faculties as needed.
Coordinate committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, recording minutes, and preparing reports.
Support Work Integrated Learning and Experiential Learning activities, such as MITACS BSI.
Liaise with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the Registrar’s Office, the Office of the Dean of Students, and other service units on academic program and student processes.
Gather data and information from internal and external areas and provide statistical reports for analysis and planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of two years related experience, particularly in a post-secondary environment.
Proficiency in Google Suite, and Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated intercultural understanding.
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a very demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining superior accuracy.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including problem assessment and escalation.
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)