June 20, 2024

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (BAND LEVEL 6)

Distributed Medical Education

Faculty of Medicine

Position is located in Grand Falls-Windsor

(Contractual Position to June 10, 2025) 

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Distributed Medical Education, (DME), the successful applicant will provide administrative support for the Physician Lead(s) in the region and will liaise with the Coordinator and Academic Program Administrators of DME, and administrative staff and departments in the Faculty of Medicine, the Newfoundland Health Services and communities in the region. Duties include coordinating the activities relevant to learner placements at the regional sites, maintaining schedules accordingly; ensuring the completion of evaluations for learner rotations, providing logistical support for learners and faculty during their Newfoundland Health Services experience; arranging orientation and IT training; working with the learner to coordinate housing arrangements; developing and maintaining a budget for the local office; coordinating site visits and accreditation visits; coordinating the logistics for faculty development initiatives in the region; arranging meetings, travel etc.; and performing other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in program management and administrative support in an academic or hospital environment; completion of most courses equivalent to a degree in business administration, adult education or related area; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.   Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (in particular Word and Excel) are required.   Familiarity with One45 would be considered an asset. 

SALARY                                   $56,212 - $65,938 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE                       July 8, 2024

COMPETITION NO.                  MUN02848

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.