Operations Team Lead - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department Faculty of Engineering - Discover E Science Camps

Salary range $56,040.79 to $76,820.84

Hours per week 35

Grade 9

Posted date June 5, 2024

Closing date June 14, 2024

Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

Description:

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 - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton OR Campus Saint-Jean, Edmonton OR Augustana, Camrose OR South Campus Edmonton OR Enterprise Square. This role is temporarily remote. OR This is a remote work from home position. OR This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working at 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 a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.

Learn more.

Working for the Department

The Fred Otto DiscoverE program has been working the last 30 years to grow our programs' reach, and inspire youth to get excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

We focus on engineering, and helping demystify youth and parents about what engineering means.

We want to showcase the amazing research, programs, and fields of study within engineering and how they are used in the real-world.

Our mission is to provide fun, interactive engineering experiences to youth.

Position

The Team Lead Operations ensures that the logistics of the Fred Otto DiscoverE program's overall programs through creating and maintaining relationships with internal and external communities/groups, organizing programming on campus as well as outside of the University, purchasing, shipping and organization of materials, and managing the operations and customer service teams.

This role also creates and implements programming and goals that are consistent with the Fred Otto DiscoverE program, the Faculty of Engineering, and the University of Alberta's goals and objectives for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Duties

Works to create and ensure smooth logistics and operations with groups and communities outside of the University of Alberta for the Fred Otto DiscoverE program and the programs they wish to run
Works to create and ensure smooth logistics and operations within the Fred Otto DiscoverE program office space
Oversees the purchasing and organization of materials for all programs yearround
Directly supervises 1015 student staff, including coops.
Create and oversee volunteer and mentor recruitment, retention, and organization

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Education, Engineering or a related field and/or a twoyear diploma with additional years of experience.
Knowledge relating to procurement, supply chain management, and/or coordination of large amounts of materials. Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Applications (Gmail, Google Calendar, Documents, Slides, Sheets, and Team Drives) is a requirement.
Able to lead a team of student staff as well as aid in the coordination of volunteers and mentors throughout the year in certain capacities.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to understand that every community we interact with is drastically different and requires building of trust to build a long term relationship
Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to identify, investigate, analyze, and problem solve issues and discrepancies.
Able to learn quickly and adapt in a constantly changing environment
Able to adapt to changing priorities in a calm and professional manner, while working independently, or in a team environment.
Customer serviceoriented and solutionsfocused.
Superior attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and followup skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note:
This opportunity will be available until midnight June 14, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.