Academic Department Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

ENG Civil Engineering:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Mar 27, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $74,335 to $123,887.

Location:
This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person and work primarily located at North Campus, Edmonton.

MANDATORY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter that outlines why you believe you are the right person for this position.

Also, in your cover letter, please provide a detailed answer to the following question:
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How will you contribute to a culture of trust, effectiveness and execution in the Faculty of Engineering?" Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

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/Faculty Summary
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is a leading educational innovator. Its nine programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and consists of five departments.

Currently, it has over 200 Faculty Members, 4,500 undergraduate students and 1,600 graduate students, which makes the Faculty of Engineering one of the largest graduate programs on campus.

By size, this makes it within the top 5% of Engineering Faculties in North America and one of the largest Faculties at the University of Alberta (3rd largest by undergraduate students, 4th largest by FTE professoriate, largest by graduate students).

The Faculty of Engineering is a leading educational innovator.

Welcome to Engineering at Alberta. Take a tour.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the school of Mining and Petroleum(CEE) is part of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering.

Over the course of its history, the Department has consistently been internationally recognized for its research, teaching, and academic excellence, attracting some of the best and brightest people.

With over 65 professors and researchers, over 450 graduate students, and more than 1000 undergraduate students the Department is a leading force in the development of innovative solutions for the world's most pressing challenges.

Position summary

Reporting to the Faculty General Manager and the Department Chair, and working with academic leaders in the department and the faculty, the Academic Department Manager (ADM) is accountable for the design, implementation, and management of efficient and effective administrative systems within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the school of Mining and Petroleum(CEE).

The ADM will focus on strategic planning, financial management, human resources, teaching, and research support while ensuring that all operating policies and procedures support the department's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service.

We are looking for a confident strategic thinker who seeks to understand their clients and has the courage to build and deliver results.

As with many employers, we are working in a time where change is happening everywhere and need someone who has experience leading through change, who can understand and facilitate stakeholders' needs and grow an effective high trust culture.

In exchange, you will have the opportunity for professional growth at one of the world's top universities, the chance to work in a world-renowned, innovative and dynamic department, access to an outstanding Administrative and Professional Officer benefits package (benefits overview), and the ability to build your professional network with meaningful relationships within the U of A community.

Additionally, all members of the Faculty of Engineering have the opportunity to participate in the faculty staff learning and development program, which includes such offerings as T