Operations Coordinator, Academic

The School of Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to join their team from April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. This position is conditionally funded with the potential to be extended with the renewal of grant funding. The Operations Coordinator, Academic is responsible for coordinating the business operations of the designated school. The Operations Coordinator, Academic acts as a liaison between the academic and service areas across the institution as well as external stakeholders, to carry-out the schools’ strategic priorities.

This position supports the Operations Manager in ensuring effective and efficient business operations across their portfolio.

• Collects and analyzes enrolment, timetable, financial, and other data, and makes recommendations for operational decision-making.
• Runs administrative and financial reports that provide the school with direction and guidance for planning and decision-making.
• Maintains the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with RDP policy, standard practices and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).
• Under the guidance of the Academic Operations Manager, monitors operating and personnel budgets for the school.
• Coordinates and monitors budget transactions within the scope of authority and resolves issues as they arise.
• Monitors project planning documents, including developments, deliverables, timing, and selected project budgets.
• Prepares related written documentation, including project plans, scheduling updates and revisions, proposals, and business cases/plans.
• Coordinates and manages the assignment of office space for all faculty and staff within the school in consultation with the Dean, Associate Deans, Operations Manager, and Campus Management. Completes access requests for keys, computer access, banner access, as needed ensuring administrative resources are arranged for employees.
• Coordinates the creation and posting of content for the School of Health and Wellness social media accounts. In partnership with marketing, raises the profile of the school.

• Three (3) year undergraduate degree, three years of university or equivalency in Business or related Field of Study
• Three (3) years of experience
• Proven ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced environment with multiple demands, competing priorities and numerous deadlines
• Experience with analyzing and reconciling complex budgets, contracts, other documents, and data
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and conflict resolution skills

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program
• Experience with Banner and Cognos is an asset
• Post-secondary work experience is an asset

Salary Starting at $62,965 Annually

Benefits and Compensation Information:
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community
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2025-A-032

Term-Certain Full-Time

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04/01/2026

06/30/2027

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8:30 am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

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