University of Alberta

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Conduct confidential one-on-one consultations to address specific learner concerns, including budgeting, student loans, and professional lines of credit.
• Provide empathetic and proactive support to help learners develop tailored financial strategies and action plans that align with their academic and professional objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data to ensure the MD Program meets or exceeds national accreditation requirements for debt management counseling.
• Design and deliver engaging financial literacy workshops and seminars tailored to the specific financial realities and stressors of medical learners.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date financial literacy resources, including online modules and tools, while ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Liaise with internal partners, such as the Office of the Registrar and Student Financial Support, to ensure integrated and seamless support for learner wellbeing.

Financial Literacy Consultant

Operations

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the institute.
• Collaborates with academic leadership on strategic plan and program evaluations.
• Responsible for program development and implementation.
• Implements and participates in institute governance and advisory structures.

Operations Manager

Administrative Assistant

• Prepares written material for websites, publicity, and science education
• Prepares written and video material for the institute
• Website maintenance for the institute and lab
• Aids in grant-writing and editing
• Aids in figure preparation
• Aids in editing publications and writing
• Coordinates and organizes group events and/or events for the institute (e.g., workshops, visits from prospective staff, visits from other group partners and stakeholders, multi-day symposiums, etc.)
• Maintains and updates a social media presence on behalf of the institute and lab
• Tracks grant applications and ensures required actions are completed within timelines
• Ordering and receiving, as needed
• Coordinates travel details for the PI and other group staff/visitors including flights and hotels, arranges and coordinates itineraries
• Processes financial transactions (i.e., grant agreements, expense claims, credit card transactions, etc.) as needed
• Aids in preparation of Research Ethics Board paperwork for clinical samples and other paperwork as needed

Recruitment

• Deliver engaging recruitment presentations, booth interactions, advising sessions, and outreach activities to prospective students, parents/supporters, post-secondary partners, and other stakeholders in virtual and in-person settings.
• Respond to a high volume of emails and provide guidance on admissions, transfer pathways, scholarships, student services, and the application process.
• Support the full recruitment cycle through applicant engagement, conversion, and yield initiatives that promote the value of the U of A experience.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute recruitment events and programs, including Open House, information sessions, workshops, and faculty-specific initiatives.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculties, post-secondary institutions, advisors, and campus partners to support strategic recruitment priorities.
• Evaluate recruitment activities, identify trends and opportunities, and contribute ideas and resources to enhance recruitment effectiveness and student engagement.
• Performs other duties as required.

Student Recruiter

Research Analyst

• Conduct original research that quantifies risk perceptions about wildlife diseases.
• Identify social correlates of grassland conservation.
• Explore variations in waterfowl hunters’ worldviews with regards to wetland and waterfowl conservation.
• Provide mentorship in social-psychological modeling, social-ecological systems, and advanced multivariate analysis to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Work in collaboration with, and report directly to, the Principal Investigator of the Human Dimensions Research Lab.
• Co-lead the broader investigation of “Social-ecological challenges at the human-wildlife interface: Coyotes, zoonotic disease and public health.

Human Dimensions Research Associate

Administration

• Provide a wide range of administrative, financial and human resources support to the School of Business.
• Ensure that the day-to-day work of the School is directed to the right people and systems by applicable deadlines.
• Consult with internal and external resources to solve routine problems using policy, procedure, process or direction from academic leadership.

Administrator

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, to ensure that client needs are understood and met with a variety of analytical resources.
• Provide consultative leadership and statistical direction. Communicate client needs to the director and team members.
• Lead complex research and analysis projects on key policy issues, proactively identifying areas for investigation and delivering evidence-based insights to senior executives and external partners.
• Take responsibility for analytical work in areas such as student enrolment, student success, faculty and staff workloads, university finances, and more.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the department’s data resources, ensuring high-quality, accessible information for strategic decision-making.

Senior Research Analyst

Communications

• Contributes to communications and marketing plans for key Augustana initiatives, programs or audiences.
• Develops and executes Augustana communication plans and tactics and provides KPI reports to relevant parties under the general supervision of senior staff.
• Analyzes market research, data/trends and identifies opportunities within the post-secondary, local, and regional markets.
• Maintains positive client relationships and effective communication with colleagues even when there are diverging opinions.
• Ensures deliverables are on time and -- in accordance with the communications plans and under direction from the project lead -- achieve intended outcomes.
• Plans workback schedules and tracks projects using a project management system.
• Supports the administration and promotion of events at Augustana.
• Support the coordination of local vendors.
• Supports the adaptation of all strategies centrally developed by External Relations to the specific situation of Augustana Campus.
• Supports the U of A presence in a geographically distinct and rural-based community.
• Coordinates and contributes to the maintenance of Augustana channels (social media, digests, websites, newsletters, etc.) used to communicate with university and external audiences.
• Writes and creates material for targeted audiences across a variety of channels and in collaboration with central resources/departments wherever possible to elevate the visibility, profile, relevance and reputation of Augustana.
• Develops written and visual communications, which can include but is not limited to key messages, briefing notes, presentations, speeches, newsletters, news stories, web content, speaking notes, correspondence, website content, marketing copy, photos and video that is in support of high-impact areas and initiatives at Augustana Campus.

Communications Coordinator

• Provide comprehensive financial administrative support to the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Initiate and process all purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs), and invoices through SupplyNet, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
• Prepare, process, and track invoices and billings; follow up on accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Initiate vendor payments and provide advice and guidance to faculty and staff on setting up payments and invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile operating, research, and endowment accounts on a regular basis, ensuring general ledgers are accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with university standards.
• Review individual transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate authorizations; correct errors and troubleshoot transactional issues, escalating broader or more complex issues to the Staff Service Centre or assigned Financial Partner.

Research Coordinator – Clinical Trials Funding Administration

• Leads administrative and operational support for NMHI projects, director initiatives, and leadership meetings, ensuring efficient service delivery
• Develops, reviews, and improves workflows, processes, and administrative procedures to support continuous improvement and customer service excellence
• Prepares operational reports, maintains digital files and records, and manages routine administrative tasks using Google and Microsoft Office suites
• Provides direct support to the director and oversees purchasing-related responsibilities, including P-card administration
• Works collaboratively with the Finance Partner to provide financial guidance, updates, and advice to the director in alignment with university policies
• Supports development and implementation of financial management best practices, reporting procedures, and process improvements for transactional activities
• Oversees timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including expense tracking, projections, and required approvals
• Coordinates budget reporting across core labs and program areas and leads development of a financial metrics dashboard
• Reviews and approves routine communications, including newsletters, announcements, and reports, in partnership with the director
• Manages responses to escalated and complex inquiries received through multiple communication channels
• Coordinates information requests, surveys, and reporting processes, including compiling results for leadership review
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with campus partners and university units to ensure alignment, compliance, and consistent processes

Operations Lead, Neuroscience and Mental Health

Technical Writer

• This position provides technical writing support for research, industry collaboration, and commercialization activities in the area of engineering.
• The Technical Writer works closely with faculty members to develop high-quality grant applications, translate technical content into clear and compelling narratives, and identify funding opportunities aligned with the research program.
• The role also supports knowledge mobilization through the preparation of reports, proposals, and communication materials, and may contribute to developing and maintaining a research website to showcase projects, partnerships, and outcomes.

Content Marketing Manager

• produces high-impact visual storytelling content that highlights the University of Alberta's research and activities to tell our story to the world.
• focuses on creating compelling visual stories that illustrate the university’s value to the broader community and to society as a whole.
• translates complex research and initiatives into relatable, human-centered stories
• handles the workflow from the spark of an initial idea through story research, logistics, filming and the final technical polish.
• ensures every story is expertly prepared for strategic distribution to meet today’s audiences where they are.
• works alongside internal partners and subject matter experts to research and surface the diverse range of research developments and initiatives happening across all our campuses.

Content Specialist, Video

Human Resources

• Play a critical coordination and program support role in advancing the Employee and Labour Relations strategy.
• Manage team operations, support collective bargaining processes, and coordinate union and labour management engagement.
• Deliver data-informed insights and ensure alignment with institutional priorities, compliance requirements, and governance expectations.
• Integrate project coordination, research reporting, and strategic support.
• Be seen as an ambassador for Human Resources, Health, Safety, and Environment.

Program Coordinator – Employee and Labour Relations

• Design and update web pages using HTML and CSS, including utilizing Bootstrap 5 for responsive layouts that work on both mobile and desktop.
• Collaborate with designers, communications partners, and content contributors to manage, lay out, and optimize web content based on best practices in user experience, SEO, and accessibility.
• Regularly build, edit, and redesign web pages for various university units, focusing on improving page performance, responsiveness, and user engagement.
• Manage and process support requests for updates and changes, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and adherence to content strategy guidelines.
• Ensure content accuracy and timeliness through the use of CMS tools for scheduling reviews and updates.
• Support large-scale projects to enhance the university's web environment, ensuring alignment with SEO, accessibility, and site performance standards.
• Respond to help desk requests from CMS users, providing troubleshooting support and guidance.
• Develop and share help documentation and best practices for SEO, usability, and design with CMS users across campus to enhance web content quality.
• Collect and analyze feedback from CMS users to propose improvements to the CMS and overall web environment.

Digital Content Coordinator

Marketing

• Reporting to the Director of Recruitment Marketing, this role will be part of a team that supports the seamless and savvy delivery of marketing strategies that support enrollment growth goals.
• The specialist will be responsible for building, executing and delivering marketing/communication services primarily related to international markets, and be accountable for project management, from planning through to execution, including workflow, budget management, and reporting.