Core Facilities Strategy and Operations Lead

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

6d • CA$95,082 - CA$130,739 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Alberta is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and analytical professional to lead the development of a coordinated institutional strategy for Core Facilities and Shared Research Platforms. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Institutional Research Infrastructure & Initiatives), this role will work across the university to strengthen the long-term sustainability, visibility, governance, and impact of shared research infrastructure. The Core Facilities Strategy and Operations Lead will conduct a comprehensive institutional review of the university's core facilities and shared research platforms, assess current operational and financial models, identify opportunities for improved coordination and administrative efficiency, and develop a long-term strategic roadmap for institutional implementation. Operating in a highly decentralized environment, the successful candidate will work closely with researchers, facility managers, faculty and college leadership, and central administrative units to build a shared vision for research infrastructure that supports institutional priorities and future growth.

Requirements

• Strategic, collaborative, and analytical professional.
• Ability to work across the university.
• Experience working in a highly decentralized environment.
• Ability to work closely with researchers, facility managers, faculty and college leadership, and central administrative units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a coordinated institutional strategy for Core Facilities and Shared Research Platforms.
• Strengthen the long-term sustainability, visibility, governance, and impact of shared research infrastructure.
• Conduct a comprehensive institutional review of the university's core facilities and shared research platforms.
• Assess current operational and financial models.
• Identify opportunities for improved coordination and administrative efficiency.
• Develop a long-term strategic roadmap for institutional implementation.
• Work closely with researchers, facility managers, faculty and college leadership, and central administrative units to build a shared vision for research infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed