Administrative Operations Specialist, The Hotchkiss Brain Institute

University of Calgary • calgary, ab • Posted July 13, 2026

About the Role

Description

The Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) Administrative Operations Specialist reports operationally to the Institute Director and administratively to the Senior Manager, Business and Operations, HBI.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Leadership & Governance

  • Periodically provides backfill for other Senior Managers, e.g. during absences and assists with projects undertaken by the core HBI office staff
  • Understanding of the HBI's Research Priorities and Institute Initiatives
  • Ensures the highest degree of confidentiality while serving as the HBI Director's principal administrative and operational partner. Exercises exceptional discretion, diplomacy, professionalism, and independent judgment when managing highly sensitive and confidential matters, including faculty recruitment and retention, governance, strategic planning, financia...