Business Support Coordinator

SAIT’s Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) focuses on non-credit programs supporting corporate training, the individual learner and international projects. We create courses and programs for life-long learning with careers at our core. Our courses range from exploring general interests to up-skilling for career advancement and reskilling for career changes. We complete all background activities required to set up our products for students to purchase and experience several delivery options.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Delivery Services, the Business Support Coordinator is responsible for managing all logistics for course readiness once Sales has determined a product that needs to be offered to learners.
Ensuring effective and successful management of their assigned portfolio, this person will serve as a representative of the delivery services department and strategically work with other stakeholders in the business to align with. Including, but not limited to scheduling, vendor resourcing, material management (stock and cost), travel, instructor resources, room bookings and readiness, and integrity in the system(s) data.
The Business Support Coordinator will work closely with stakeholders internally and externally to ensure courses are ready for delivery in such a way that they align with the team’s key priorities. They will work closely with but not limited to Project Managers for Domestic and International, Client Development Managers, Finance, OTR, Academic Chairs and managers within credit and Product Managers and Instructors for Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
The key indicator of success for this role will be measured by timely, accurate course readiness of International, Domestic, and Continuing Education deliveries. The Business Support Coordinator will work closely with the Manager and Team Lead of Delivery Services to develop administration tactics and processes to drive efficiencies in the department.
The individual in this position must be capable of working independently and be a self-starter but with a collegial and collaborative attitude. The individual in this position must also be able to make sound judgment and be able to prioritize and adjust work plans as demands change.
The Role
Scheduling of courses for designated portfolio including course code and section creation
Working with Vendors (bookstore etc.) ensuring course material is readily available, managing relationships and costs
Maintaining systems with accurate information including Smartsheets, Destiny, SharePoint and Brightspace
Planning and Organizing delivery plans
Delegating “to do” tasks
Collaborate with all stake holders in the business to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Delivery Services processes
Leadership and Management
Ensure policies/procedures are upheld
Work collaboratively with all members of the Business
Relationship Management
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strategically manage workflows and processes
General Responsibilities
Promoting a positive work environment
Follow SAIT’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and/or the Director
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years work experience in procurement, supply chain, business analysis, administration, etc.
Business Administration or related certification is required
Strong organizational skills, time management, and communication skills - written and verbal
Critical thinking and an ability to identify and fill gaps in information
Attention to detail is essential for the role
"Customer Service" attitude with a desire and ability to interact well with others
Innovative and creative, with a keen desire to learn
Self-motivated with an ability to work in teams
Ability to manage multiple relationships
Job Classification: Administrative Assistant II
Salary Range: $50,523.20 - $62,316.80
Hours per week: 40hrs
Posting End Date: June 6th, 2025

About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

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