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Department : Student Wellness Services

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from March 2, 2026 to February 27, 2027

General Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Student Wellness, the IT Project Manager for Student Wellness is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of key technology initiatives that directly support the strategic goals of Student Wellness, with a focus on enhancing the student experience and improving service delivery efficiency. This role manages the planning, execution, and implementation of digital solutions—including online appointment booking, a virtual website assistant, and AI-driven clinical documentation tools—through effective project management, cross‑functional team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent ensures all initiatives meet institutional quality, privacy, and compliance standards while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with departmental and university objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Change Management : Drive the end-to-end delivery of transformative IT initiatives—including online appointment systems, virtual assistants, and AI clinical tools—by aligning technical milestones with organizational readiness and user adoption goals.
• Stakeholder-Centric Planning : Architect comprehensive project roadmaps and multi‑channel communication strategies that proactively address stakeholder concerns, manage expectations, and foster buy‑in across diverse campus departments.
• Value-Based Resource Management : Oversee project budgets and resource allocation with a focus on delivering high‑impact outcomes, ensuring that timelines reflect both technical requirements and the capacity of staff to absorb change.
• Relationship Management & Advocacy : Serve as a primary liaison between stakeholder teams and campus leadership, facilitating collaborative forums to discuss and resolve concerns, address resistance, and ensure project goals remain aligned with institutional needs.
• Collaborative Governance : Lead cross‑functional project working groups and stakeholder committees, utilizing facilitation skills to promote a culture of transparency, shared ownership, and continuous feedback.
• Strategic Vendor Partnerships : Manage external vendor relationships by co‑creating Statements of Work (SOW) that prioritize user experience and long‑term scalability; hold vendors accountable to deliverables while serving as the lead escalation point for service or integration issues.
• Adoption & Sustainment : Design and deliver internal change management frameworks—including training programs for teams and impact assessments—to minimize disruption and ensure the long‑term success of new digital tools.

Requirements

Employee Type : Temporary

Position Number : 10922998

Classification : P&M FT- Band 04

Professional / Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our institution.

Posting Date : 01 / 09 / 2026

Closing Date : 01 / 16 / 2026

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