Administrative Coordinator, Haskayne School of Business

Job title: Administrative Coordinator, Haskayne School of Business

Company: University of Calgary

Job description: Position Description

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the construction of a consortium in the field of Digitization for Innovative Supply Chains (DISC) at the development and operation phases. This is a casual position. The consortium is intended to be a set of companies and organizations from various industries which have interest in collaborative research and training activities to generate knowledge and expertise in the field of DISC.

We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team, who can take initiatives while working independently and managing administrative support, and who can create and maintain good relationships with industry partners. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, organized and has excellent communication skills.

The Administrative Coordinator will work 8 hours per week on average and from a remote location of their choice. The successful candidate will have regular interactions and communications with the Program Coordinators of DISC and attend in-person meetings with the consortium partners when necessary within Calgary, AB, and the surrounding areas.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Administrative Coordinator include:

• Support the Program Coordinators with identifying and approaching consortium partners
• Liaise with consortium partners regarding meetings, documents, and project progress
• Respond to questions and requests for information from (potential) consortium partners
• Prepare the Consortium Agreement together with the Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) team of University of Calgary
• Create and facilitate Research Agreements with consortium partners and the Legal & IP team
• Present an overview of possible grant programs suitable for specific research projects at consortium partners
• Administrative duties (e.g., set up funding accounts, process scholarship payments to students)
• Support the student recruitment process for projects

Qualification Requirements and Skills

The required qualifications and skills for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Detail oriented and be able to multi-task when needed
• Comfortable to work independently based on general directions
• Exceptional communication skills
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing tasks in a timely manner
• Show initiative and come up with (innovative) ideas to flourish the consortium

Interested candidates should apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link by attaching a cover letter and resume by April 12, 2021.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Osman Alp at .

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase II.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our . For more information about the Haskayne School of Business visit .

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit .

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:32:29 GMT