Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.


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


This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location -

This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Academic Department Manager and working closely with the Department Chair, the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator acts in multiple capacities to support our department in achieving its strategic mission. The ideal candidate will have a role in supporting research centers and institutes, as well as departmental initiatives, and day-to-day support of the department itself. The main focus will be on communications, technical writing and general administrative support.


The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.Provides general administrative and strategic support to the department's centers and institutes. Supports communications for the centers, including development of promotional materials, website updates, and coordination of video content and social media updates. Support the development and implementation of new departmental initiatives and programs, such as a new internship program for graduate students, the mentorship program and the professional development workshop series. Drafting and editing tenure and promotion recommendation letters and award letters on behalf of the department Chair. Editing, writing, and coordinating grant proposals and other documents related to research projects. Editing highly technical documents to high standards, sometimes under tight deadlines. Assisting with preparing promotional material and marketing strategies for our graduate programs. Coordinates and edits website content, newsletters and social media stories for the department Support for departmental events, including open house and awards events. Supporting internal documentation and design of communications materials for external audiences. Undergraduate degree in engineering or natural sciences or equivalent, postgraduate degree preferred. An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and execute communications based on that understanding. Minimum of 4 years of work experience, with 1 year of professional work experience in technical writing. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; ability to multitask without losing attention to detail. Ability to manage timelines, to prioritize tasks, and to work under pressure during periods leading up to critical funding application deadlines. Moderate-to-high level computer skills with the ability to create visually appealing communications materials. Familiarity with the University of Alberta process and procedures. Familiarity with content management systems for websites. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Agile and adaptable; capable of shifting focus as priorities.

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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. Learn more.




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 de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.