Administrative Lead- School of Manufacturing and Automation and School of Transportation Job Edmonton Alberta Canada

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Please Note:
This is a temporary position ending on or before June 25, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Please Note:
This position will be based on both our Main and Souch campuses.

Please Note:
This competition is limited to current NAIT staff

Reporting to the Academic Strategy and Operations Manager, this role, as the sole supervisor of the administrative team, provides overall leadership and management functions for this group as individuals and as a team. The position assures that all work performed by the team meets the administrative quality and service delivery requirements of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to program administrative staff.

Liaise between leadership/management and program administrative staff to ensure program and School needs are met.

Provide organization & coordination of administrative functions within the school.

Assist in budget preparation, monitoring and analysis.

Develop & implement new process & procedures to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Develop & implement consistent training/cross training process for new and existing staff.

Provide support in general administrative tasks as required.

Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to balance priorities and take initiative

Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

Knowledge of MS Office suite is essential.

Knowledge of computerized application systems, (i.e. People Soft) would be an asset.

Qualifications:

Related degree such as Arts, Commerce or Business Administration

3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience

Equivalent combination of diploma level education and relevant experience may be considered

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration
: $58,496.36 - $76,936.34 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Admin Officer I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at

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