Job detail

Lead, Strategic Initiatives

University of Alberta

FULL_TIME
Posted 3/16/2026

Location

Edmonton, Alberta

Core responsibilities

The lead provides senior strategic project leadership and executive-Level coordination within the faculty of medicine & dentistry, driving the planning, delivery, and integration of faculty-Wide strategic initiatives. This role also offers expert advice, analysis, and executive support to the dean and senior leadership team to enable informed decision-Making.

Requirements summary

A minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent experience, along with over 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant leadership role within a complex institutional or academic environment, is required. Candidates must possess strong strategic planning, analytical, and communication skills, along with political acuity for handling sensitive matters.

postgraduate degreeAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder ManagementDecision MakingAnalysisStrategic PlanningExecutive SupportPriority ManagementCoordinationInnovative SolutionsPolitical AcuityConceptual SkillsIssue ManagementExecutive CoordinationStrategic Project Leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package