Academic Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the workflow of academic processes, including curriculum proposals, course scheduling changes, and academic calendar updates.
• Provide meeting support for academic committees by preparing agendas, recording action items, and distributing materials.
• Assist with research and data collection, including administering student surveys and summarizing enrollment data.
• Manage course expense funds, academic equipment requests, and teaching awards.
• Ensure online course syllabi are up-to-date and manage course access through the Learning Tools Provisioning System.
• Respond to routine and moderately complex inquiries regarding University and Faculty policies.
• Draft notices for dissemination through various student services and faculty communication channels.

Requirements

• High School graduation plus 1 year of related training and 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office within a PC/Windows environment.
• Experience with HTML publishing.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• University or college graduation.
• Previous experience working at UBC or within a post-secondary institution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with students, faculty, and the general public.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail regarding data entry and curriculum documentation.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. We are a community of engaged students, faculty, and staff collectively committed to shaping a better world through innovation, research, and excellence in learning.