PGME Team Lead, Learning Sciences
Competition 2316
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Description
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 primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
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Working for the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office
The Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office is responsible for the administration of close to 1000 trainees in over 60 accredited programs within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in the College of Health Sciences. The PGME team includes 19 administrative positions and 8 directors governed by the Associate and Assistant Deans. Our mission is to support the trainees (residents and fellows), program directors, supervisors, administrators and faculty members involved in postgraduate medical education.
Position Summary
New to the PGME office, this position is responsible for the day-to-day functions to maintain, support, and administer the various learning technologies, including but not limited to: assessment software, learning management software, performance reporting software, and institutional reporting software. This position will supervise all members of the PGME Learning Sciences Team to ensure reporting, development, and assessment needs of the PGME institution and postgraduate programs are met.
Duties
- Supervise and mentor a team of administrative staff; conduct performance evaluations and foster professional development
- Initiate administrative processes supporting learning technologies requirements
- Provide technical guidance and act as a resource for postgraduate program administrators, directors, and other partners
- Collaborate with PGME Leadership to develop change strategies and support accreditation
- Provide senior professional-level expertise and strategic counsel on technology planning, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, reporting, and analysis
- Communicate and recommend approval of major PGME learning technology projects
- Identify opportunities for progression, improvements, expansion, and/or reduction of learning technologies and services/support within PGME to respond to changing needs
- Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all facets of leadership and service delivery
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in computer science, business or informatics
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in database management/administration
- Experience in working with new software and project management planning
- Knowledgeable and functional in data query languages (SQL) and php is required
- Strong organizational, planning, time management, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional, collaborative working relationships with all clients at all organizational levels
- Experience with a high level of excellence in information systems skills, including MS Office, Google Workspace, and other web-based programs (such as PeopleSoft, One45, Cascade, etc.) and content/learning management software (CMS/LMS)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Manages time and workload effectively and meets deadlines
- Ability to provide ongoing training in new technology to others
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience hiring, supervising, mentoring and managing employee performance within a large, complex, unionized environment is an asset
- Preferably at least 2 years of relevant experience working in an academic environment.
- Experience at the UofA is considered an asset
- Knowledge in node.js is an asset
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF file. In your cover letter, please indicate your technical and supervisory experience and why you are interested in joining the PGME Team.
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 inclusivity 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, Métis 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’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 30, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.