Program Coordinator - 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

ALES AFNS General:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Jul 11, 2023

Closing Date

Aug 09, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Grant Funded

Salary Range

$50,582 to $68,294 per year

Grade

Hours

37.5
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.

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 Food Science and Bioresource Technology Division exists within the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences. The Department supports teaching and research in the Agricultural related industries.

Specifically the Bioresource Technology focus of the division supports the conversion of Agricultural and Forestry resources and byproduct streams into more valuable bio-based materials, chemicals and biofuels.

Position summary
Reporting to Dr.

Bressler, the position will support general and logístical operations of the research program including supporting the Biorefining Conversions and Fermentation Laboratory.

The program is a very applied one with over 20 members focused on industry-partnered innovative programs focused on the conversion of renewable biomass feedstock into low carbon products including advanced biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel, as well as advanced biomaterials and high value chemicals.

Duties

The position will provide administrative support including budget tracking and control; personnel management; preparation of correspondence, reports and other relevant documents; contact and liaison with external relations and University administrative units (eg, SMS, HR, FGSR, etc), and other duties as required.

It contains financial, research support, and general administration duties.

Exemplar Activities include, but are not limited to:

Project account administration
Equipment and supply purchasing including laboratory supplies, computers, printers, etc.
Corresponds with Research Facilitator in AFNS and the research partner network regarding requirements for finance and grant management
Travel coordination, planning and expense claim assistance for members of the team.
Calendaring and coordination of research team activities, meetings and functions
Coordinates payment for grad students, support staff and academic visitors
Support and Facilitate Grant Reporting, focus on collection and collation of research outcome reports from research team members into grant reporting templates
Monitoring and tracking of Grant Reporting timelines and coordination of team input preparations
Oversight and maintenance of research teams google drive and google sheets systems)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Relevant Postsecondary Diploma or Degree
Minimum of 2 years relevant financial and project management experience
Desirable to have MSc level in a STEM discipline
Familiarity with university research environment is considered a highly valued asset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; implementation skills and results driven orientation
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
Superior accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks effectively and meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications