Slis Program Coordinator Jobs

SLIS Program Coordinator - Competition No. S107551404 Careers > Education > Admin, Financial, Research > S107551404 SLIS Program CoordinatorEDU Dean of Education Competition No. - S107551404 Posting Date - Jul 06, 2023 Closing Date - Jul 13, 2023 Position Type - Full Time - Operating Funded Salary Range - $47,210 to $63,741 per year Grade - 07 Hours - 35
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 .
Location - North campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Department Summary
As part of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders. When you join the Faculty of Education, you are joining one of the world's top faculties of education, consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada and top 100 in the world. At heart, we are a supportive, welcoming academic community of highly engaged, socially conscious, diverse scholars, students and staff. Our work impacts K-12 students, their families, communities, and partners in education and other professions. We advance the careers of future researchers, teachers, professionals and policy makers as active and contributing citizens.
The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) offers the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS); a professional, graduate degree accredited by the American Library Association available online and on-campus, and two combined dual-degree programs. In 2022-2023, SLIS had approximately 260 graduate students, 8 full-time faculty members, 14 academic teaching staff, 3 adjunct professors, and a Director.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Academic Faculty Manager, this position is responsible for providing general administrative support to the School of Library and Information Studies including general administration, information management, communications, promotion, advertising, travel coordination, event coordination, and special projects. The Program Assistant - SLIS is committed to continuous improvement, and ensures that the students, staff, faculty, and Director in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) experience the level of service excellence that defines the University of Alberta.
Duties

• Provides executive assistant support to the Director of SLIS.
• Manages area communications, including email, web sites, newsletters, and surveys.
• Maintains area records including identifying, collecting and managing data required for program accreditation and coordinating calendar changes as required.
• Coordinates committee meetings including scheduling, preparation of materials, recording minutes, and preparing reports.
• Initiates and/or contributes towards special projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Responsible for the School’s day-to-day administration tasks.
• Coordinates special events with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaises with Educational Student Services to provide consistent support to program staff and students.
• Works to promote and advertise the MLIS program in a variety of mediums and venues.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the University’s Indigenous initiatives, and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Ability to self-start and anticipate the needs of the program, and its staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Strong administrative and communication technology skills, including advanced knowledge of the entire Office suite of tools, Google suite of tools, Zoom, Moodle (eClass), social media, web content management systems, and others.
• Diploma in Business Administration or Management. A bachelor’s degree, in a related field is preferred.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Knowledge of the post-secondary environment, preferably within the context of the University of Alberta and/or graduate programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional, collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with many types of stakeholders from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal guidance, and collaboratively with others.

How to Apply
Apply Online
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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.