Intermediate Coordinator, Program Management - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

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Description

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Job Type:Employee

Duration in Months **(for fixed-term jobs):12

Job Family:

Academic Program Management

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

PDI - Operations & Client Service

Campus:

Desmarais Hall

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted:

April 08, 2024

Closing Date:

April 19, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 07

Salary Range:

$55, $69,783.00

About the Professional Development Institute:

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) of the University of Ottawa has been in the business of providing recognized career learning for over 40 years.

Tens of thousands of decision makers and professionals at all levels in the public service and the private sector benefit from courses, programs and events to advance their knowledge and expertise.

PDI's experienced instructors are content and industry experts in their field and are trained to meet the specific needs of adult learners.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Lead Coordinator, Business Operations, the incumbent is responsible for executing logístical activities related to the delivery of programs within a faculty, service or research environment, including but not limited to courses, workshops, training and events, while ensuring smooth and efficient operations and an exceptional client experience.

Coordinates elements of physical and material resources, including arrangements with third-party providers and other uOttawa services. Performs routine financial transactions, routine communications and other administrative support functions related to program delivery. May be required to execute logístical activities for special projects within the scope of the overall program.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Performs a variety of operational functions related to ongoing program delivery in the context of a service, academic sector, or in a research environment. Performs routine administrative and financial functions. Executes all operational activities around program delivery efficiently and within budget. Troubleshoots unanticipated complications within the scope of program execution and implements creative solutions to ensure operational continuity. Maintains accurate records for key historical data and program metrics.
Acts as communication liaison between program management, clients, contributors, experts and other stakeholders in order to ensure the effective sharing of critical information related to the program components under his or her area of responsibility. Ensures that accurate and clear information related to the program, deadlines, and requirements is consistently available and updated. Addresses client feedback, escalates more complex areas of concern to program management, with the goal of favouring service excellence.
Handles registration related to ongoing participation in program offerings. Plans and executes efficient participant registration and all related followup for special events. Handles other routine activities in support of the smooth execution of program events within the scope of the program.
Administers accurate inventories of resources required for program delivery. Contributes to the overall planning for all program offerings by projecting resource requirements for program cycles, including material and space requirements.
Provides a variety of reports to management in support of program planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will bring:

Postsecondary education in administration, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in administrative coordination
Demonstrated experience in client service
Experience working in a postsecondary institution or other complex organization is an asset
Skills in the use all Microsoft Office software
Strong organizational abilities and consistent attention to detail in a fastpaced environment
Ability to produce high quality work in an environment with multiple strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated success working in a team setting
Ability to occasionally work outside of normal office hours
Ability to occasionally travel outside of the region

Bilingualism

French and English (spoken and written)

Key Competencies at uOttawa:

Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning:
Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative:
Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possib