Ukrainian Language Education Centre Research Coordinator

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Research Coordinator provides support to the Ukrainian Language Education Centre (ULEC) at the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. Position’s primary responsibility is to assist in the creation of learning activities by supporting community partners, assisting research projects, and supporting in fulfilling ULEC’s mandates.

• Assist in fulfilling ULEC’s four mandates (advocacy, research, resource development, and professional development) in English and Ukrainian;
• Assist in advocating for Ukrainian language education through preparing displays and monitoring displays for conferences and special events in the community;
• Assist in research projects about teachers, administrators, students and community responses/satisfaction/concerns with Ukrainian language education (distributing recruitment information and organizing interview schedule);
• Assist in organizing and presenting professional development workshops and webinars for teachers (e.g. contacting speakers, preparing promotional posters, introducing speakers and thanking participants and speakers, preparing feedback forms and analyzing responses);
• Assist in creating short written and multi-media learning resources for beginner and intermediate level language learners of all ages (e.g. create a worksheet that consists of assembling one page with information, images and questions about the information and images for teacher and student use);
• Assist in preparing for (e.g. asking questions, finding information)and representing ULEC at in-person and online meetings of community committees, as required;
• Respond to correspondence, as required;
• Report results of meetings, conversations at weekly team meetings, or earlier if required.

• Relevant Bachelor degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or equivalent, or B.Ed
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to develop, interact, and sustain multiple stakeholder relationships within university and in culturally appropriate ways with community partners;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize work effectively;
• Must be proficient with digital programs such as Google Docs, Canvas, and basic AI;
• Ability to assist in the creation of learning activities by following provided templates in Ukrainian:
• Proficient Ukrainian language skills (oral and written) are an asset, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to meet deadlines, develop and sustain relationships within the university and in culturally appropriate ways with community partners, assist in the creation of learning activities in Ukrainian, be comfortable with digital programs such as Google Docs, Canva, and basic AI, and be able to work both under supervision and independently.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package