Job Description

Job Category: Administrative Support
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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 2 years and offers a .
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to the Stan Melton Executive Professor and Director of the Real Estate Program, the Administrative and Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director with outreach, existing activities, growing the Program and activities related to the student club UARC (University of Alberta Real Estate Club).
The Real Estate Program offers real estate related courses in the Marketing Business Economics and Law Department. There is also a Combined Degree with the School of Urban and Regional Planning and a new Masters in Real Estate Development to be introduced in Fall 2026. A minor and possible major are in the future. The Program is the academic arm of the Cities Institute. The Program has a number of student oriented annual events that have been established since 2011 and serve to connect the School, the Program and students with firms and individuals in the industry to facilitate networking and career placement.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain alumni, donor and industry professional contact information.
• Work with Director and advancement team to further augment list of prospects, partners and collaborator in the Real Estate Program.
• Work with the Director to develop strong student and industry relations.
• Assist Director with students, industry and university community communication.
• Develop a mechanism for determining the enrollment in the Real Estate Program; courses, certificate, stream.
• Work to manage student and industry expectations where professionals are involved with student group activities.
• Assist Director with appropriate reporting and information for compensation of students.
• Partner with employers to create summer internship opportunities; create and deliver events and initiatives.
• Facilitate the booking and scheduling of student group activities.
• Work with the UARC (University of Alberta Real Estate Club) for venue selection and budget management.
• Work with Director and students to schedule activities, generate guest lists, send invitations.
• Work with students to coordinate reception tables, staffing, name tags, table assignments, advertising, clean-up, etc.
• Supervise student group activities.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or degree in a relevant field, preferably Business/Marketing/Communications.
• Two or more years of related experience in business development, sales and/or external relations.
• Proficiency with computers and software including Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Excel.
• Strong networking or relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and able to keep on top of commitments and deliverables.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, changing plans, and managing the interests of a variety of different stakeholders to achieve short term objectives while working toward a long term goal.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated track record of working independently to deliver results while also maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, assess a situation, mitigate risk, apply judgement, and adapt and respond accordingly.

About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The is one of the world's leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country's largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school's innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

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