Academic Teaching Services Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

MH Dentistry:

Competition No.

Posting Date

May 10, 2023

Closing Date

May 17, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$43,365 to $58,081 per year

Grade

Hours

35.00
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of June 30, 2024 and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - North campus. This role is 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

The School of Dentistry has been at the University of Alberta since 1917 and is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the College of Health Sciences.

The school serves an integral role in educating a part of the healthcare workforce in Alberta and beyond.

The school has two undergraduate programs, Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, totaling 278 students.

There are 24 Faculty, 42 Academic Teaching Staff (ATS), and 115 Excluded Academic staff, that are supported by the Student & Academic Services unit

Position summary

The Academic Teaching Services Assistant Year 3-4 supports, coordinates and maintains the DDS academic programs in the School of Dentistry.

Under mínimal supervision, through the direction of the Manager Curriculum and Programs, the Academic Teaching Services Assistant Year 3-4 requires a high level of initiative, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment.

This position works both independently and within a team environment to support and administer the many detailed and complex tasks associated with the DDS program.

The Assistant supports the preparation of educational course materials, enters and maintains data in the curriculum management system, schedules rooms, complies and enters data, coordinates examinations, uploads data, distributes materials, and responds to or redirects incoming correspondence/inquiries from students, academics and support staff

Duties

Teaching and Learning Support and Administration

Provides administrative support to Course Directors for Year 3 and Year 4 of the DDS program.
Supports the development of the academic schedule
Responsible for the request of classrooms and seminar rooms though the University's Exam and Timetabling process.
Supports and troubleshoots the use of Zoom and other technology to support learning and examinations.

Exam Schedules and Proctoring

Assists with the examination schedules for DDS enters data into master exam schedule
Works within the examination software
Coordinates computerbased examinations; proctoring; troubleshooting where required

Grades

Builds course components in the learning management system as per the methods of assessment
Maintains database of student grades and data compiled as required to assist Curriculum Quality Assurance Coordinator

Curriculum Management System

Enters and maintains data in the curriculum management system
Assists with uploads and updates course material and vodcasts for students and instructors

Learning Management System (eClass or Designated Software)

Maintains users' access level and provides assistance and troubleshoots, where required
Assists Faculty/Instructors with uploading educational materials
PowerPoint presentations, pdf's, etc. assists with uploading issues, file conversions

Administrative Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the School of Dentistry's Associate Chair, Clinical
Administers, coordinates, and tracks information items and correspondence on matters related to Student and Academic Services unit
Assists with meeting schedules and prepares materials; organizes regular and adhoc meetings and provides support as needed, including agendas and background material, catering, room and equipment scheduling, etc.
Records minutes at scheduled and ad hoc meetings; types, proofreads and forwards to meeting '