Project Coordinator, Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship

About the Role

Are you interested in gaining work experience in project coordination, communications and marketing? This temporary flexible position will provide you with the opportunity to expand your leadership and organizational skills while supporting an exciting initiative at Mount Royal University. 
About the Alberta Innovates - Summer Research Studentship (AI -SRS) Program:
The SRS program provides undergraduate students with paid experiential learning opportunities at post-secondary institutes in Alberta, enhancing their interest and success in health research and innovation. This program is for students interested in learning about emerging technologies and cross-disciplinary research in health. Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop skills for networking through primary research activities, workshops, speaker series, career mentorships, and other events.

Objectives: 

• Increase awareness and interest in research and innovation careers that are at the intersection of health and emerging technologies. 
• Create opportunities for emerging talent to acquire experience and connections in Alberta’s health research and innovation ecosystem.
• Increase the competitiveness of Alberta as a destination for research and innovation talent.

The studentship will run until November 5th, 2027; however, there will be a launch and closing event each year outside of this timeframe. The project is being funded by Alberta Innovates 

This is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. It is anticipated to be average 10 hours a week. It is ideal for a person looking for flexible employment, with the opportunity to gain experience in project coordination, event planning, marketing and communications. 

Responsibilities

• Assists with application process (i.e. developing google form; collating data from forms to be presented to adjudication committee; populating website with information and application links etc.)
• Sets up meetings with administration and adjudication committees and faculty supervisors (setting up Zoom calls, recording minutes, securing and prepping meeting venues if in-person,
• Coordinates the launch and closing events for each year. (i.e. secures room booking; AV equipment; printing and advertising of materials; transportation and parking reimbursement, catering etc.)
• Supports the creation and distribution of marketing and communication efforts where identified (e.g. web-based information, social media, advertising to students, faculty, and external MRU community etc.)
• Provides ongoing follow-up with participants in program to gather and provide feedback to administration committee and Alberta Innovates 
• Assists with setting-up students to receive their monthly stipend
• Tracks budget and expenditures, and ensures students receive their monthly stipend
• Helps in preparing and presenting information to the broader group of community partners, other students and on-campus stakeholders, and/or the broader public
• Participates in committee meetings

Qualifications

• At least two years of undergraduate experience majoring or minoring in a related field (for example, project management, marketing, communications, business administration, event management, etc.).
• At least 1 month of prior administrative experience.
• Previous project coordinator experience preferred. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Website management skills
• Basic understanding in marketing and advertising strategies 
• Demonstrated interest and passion for working with a diverse team 
• A self-starter and able to work independently, with only occasional supervision
• Excellent email etiquette and professionalism in a work environment interacting with many diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency using google docs, google forms, virtual meeting platforms, excel spreadsheets etc. 
  

Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour 

Closing Date: August 13, 2026

A resume and letter of interest should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).