Program Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta
Description
MED Dentistry:
- Competition No.
S
- Posting Date
Apr 18, 2023
- Closing Date
Apr 25, 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 has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
Location - North Campus
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
The Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Unit with the School of Dentistry provides professional development programs and courses to oral health professionals.
Position summary
The Program Coordinator is responsible for successfully organizing and executing the courses / programs in the Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Unit.
Duties
- Works collaboratively with the CDE unit, course coordinators and Director
- Prepares required documentation and ensures process improvement and efficiency with regards to programs
- Review course material and lectures provided by instructors
- Coordinate schedule with instructors and staff involved in programs
- Act as the primary daytoday operational contact/resource for the programs / courses
- Assist the instructors with the clinical component of the course
- Requisition, track and inventory all supplies used during courses, including all accounting processes as purchase requisitions and expense reimbursements
- Investigates and resolves any discrepancies on account transactions
- Stay up to date on professional colleges guideline changes, policies and procedures
- Reviews reports to identify outstanding data or enrollment issues which require followup
Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program (RDA) or NDAEB certification
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of various professional colleges
- Accurate data entry skills; exceptional attention to detail
- Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to multitask in a fastpaced and diverse work environment that is dynamic and everchanging
- Works independently and effectively under tight deadlines in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated problemsolving and critical thinking skills
- Welldeveloped relationship building and networking skills
How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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