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

This position has an end date of 6 months from the date of hire.

Location

Work will primarily take place at North Edmonton Campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and 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.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Faculty of Nursing is a world-renowned academic and influential voice in professional nursing. We promote health, equity, and quality of life by creating vibrant and supportive environments, advancing health science, and developing nurse leaders. We lead highly innovative and conceptually creative research with a high impact that engages communities throughout the research process

Position

Applications are invited for an administrative research assistant position within the ENhancing Age Care Transition (ENACT) Quality program, led by Dr. Kaitlyn Tate. I am seeking an administrative research assistant to support ongoing research projects, publications, presentations and grant applications. The role will include providing administrative support related to preparing documents for internal program use, manuscripts for publication, formatting presentations, organizing program calendars and facilitating communications among team members and research partners.

Duties

• Performs word processing and relevant data entry for the program
• Prepares and types letters, emails and other related correspondence
• Provides administrative support to build program infrastructure (e.g. organizing file folders, formatting and submitting manuscripts for submission to academic journals, participating in developing a handbook for the research program, CV and resume management)
• Produces technical, graphic and/or slide presentations for teaching or research purposes
• Assist with initial annual report online entry
• Enters travel and expense claims as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as an administrative assistant or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Demonstrated skills in data visualization & presentation, and reporting (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent spelling, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare settings
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience working in continuing care settings

How to Apply