APO, Faculty Operations

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Professional Officer (APO), Faculty Operations
 

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a recognized national leader in health care education, offering high-quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research, and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. FHD offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in research programs in various health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit Faculty of Health Disciplines to learn more.

The Position:

The Faculty of Health Disciplines is seeking an experienced and highly organized Administrative Professional Officer of Faculty Operations. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the APO is responsible for managing governance processes, supporting strategic planning initiatives, facilitating faculty-wide communication, events, and engagement, and overseeing the operational execution of projects aligned with institutional goals. The APO serves as a key liaison across academic and administrative teams, ensuring compliance with governance standards and legislative requirements, preparing reports and motions, and managing project timelines and deliverables. This position requires excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment and adapt in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree an asset
• Minimum of three years of progressive administrative experience 
• PMP and/or PROSCI certification is strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating projects, governance functions, and regulatory compliance in post-secondary environments is a must
• Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, administrative and problem-solving skills are imperative in this role
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with governance processes, FOIP regulations, and compliance reporting is highly desirable
• Comfortable working independently in a variety of dynamic, virtual professional settings

A detailed job description can be viewed at: APO, Faculty Operations

Contact Information:

For further information regarding this position, please contact Rachael Chávez, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Health Disciplines, at [email protected]