School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) Research Coordinator

Competition 2131

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 has an end date of August 31, 2025.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at 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 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.

Working for the Faculty of Education

As part of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders. When you join the Faculty of Education, you are joining one of the world's top faculties of education, consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada and top 100 in the world. At heart, we are a supportive, welcoming academic community of highly engaged, socially conscious, diverse scholars, students, and staff. Our work impacts K-12 students, their families, communities, and partners in education, and other professions, including librarianship. We advance the careers of future researchers, teachers, professionals, and policy makers as active and contributing citizens.

The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) offers the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), a professional graduate degree accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), in both on-campus and online delivery modes. It also offers the joint MA in Digital Humanities (DH)/MLIS and the combined Master of Business Administration (MBA)/MLIS. SLIS is an administrative unit within the Faculty of Education, has the only MLIS program in the Prairie Provinces, and the only fully online, accredited graduate program in LIS in Canada. The School is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous communities, including Indigenous students and instructors.

Position

SLIS invites applications from qualified candidates with current, relevant experience in survey research for a part-time, temporary, casual staff appointment as Research Coordinator for 10 hours per week during Spring/Summer 2025. Candidates from equity-deserving groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Duties

Reporting to the SLIS Director, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for the design, deployment, administration, data analysis, and report writing activities necessary for the annual Exit and Employment surveys of MLIS graduates and recent alumni.

Specifically, in consultation with the Director, the Research Coordinator is accountable for the following:

• Developing survey questions and electronic survey tools.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate procedures for survey data collection and information management.
• Analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative survey data using appropriate techniques.
• Writing detailed reports based on survey data for public dissemination and submission to the international accreditation agency.
• Other MLIS research-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in LIS or an allied field (e.g., Archival Studies, Cultural & Heritage Resources Management, Digital Humanities, Education, Media Studies, Museum Studies).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collecting data and conducting data analysis in a research program/project.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and to contribute to a collegial environment.
• Commitment to the University’s Indigenous initiatives and goals related to community, access, and belonging within a framework of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV or resume and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience align with the position and a list of three references.