Support a major interdisciplinary research program through executive assistance, committee secretariat duties, and hybrid work at North Campus, Edmonton. Coordinate confidential administration for the Principal Investigator and program partners.

The Executive and Program Assistant reports to Dr. Lisa Willis at the University of Alberta. This full time position supports a six-year, multi-institutional program involving universities, blood services, patient organizations, and international partners. Work includes administration, finances, events, communications, and governance coordination.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide confidential executive support to the Principal Investigator
Serve as secretariat for program governance committees
Act as the program’s first point of contact




Coordinate administrative, financial, event, and communications activities
Liaise with researchers, partners, and advisors internationally

Requirements:
Ability to work primarily at North Campus, Edmonton
Ability to work in a hybrid remote and in-person arrangement
Ability to maintain confidential executive information
Ability to follow University and sponsor policies
Ability to coordinate with diverse institutional partners

Bring executive support, governance coordination, and administrative skills to the University of Alberta’s interdisciplinary research program.

📌 Executive Program Assistant Research Edmonton
🏢 The University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton