Operations & Events Coordinator planning hybrid events and communications for the University of Alberta’s academic health sciences faculty. Supporting departmental marketing, public engagement, and event logistics.
Responsibilities
Plan, promote, and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including department retreats, conferences, recruitment activities, and community outreach
Manage full event lifecycles, including scheduling, vendor outreach, AV/technology preparation, and venue setup
Serve as the department's primary point of contact for public presence
Ensure communications and promotional materials align with University of Alberta brand standards
Collaborate with faculty, staff, learners, and external health partners to identify, draft, and spotlight departmental achievements
Maintain the departmental events calendar
Support communications and engagement initiative planning
Maintain resource inventory
Provide general administrative support to event stakeholders
Requirements
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications, PR, Event Management, or a related field
2-3 years in a role combining physical event logistics with digital communications
Proven experience in end-to-end event planning across physical and digital formats
Ability to connect with diverse stakeholders
Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
Proactive initiative
Background combining administrative operations with communications, marketing, or community relations
Polished professional communication skills
Creative problem-solving capability
Resume and cover letter required
Ability to comply with applicable collective agreement terms and conditions
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)
Inclusive and accessible hiring process with accommodations available for interviews
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