Academic Program Manager

Job Description

ACADEMIC PROGRAM MANAGER

FACULTY OF SKILLS AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who can lead from where they are to join us as Academic Program Manager in our Academic Upgrading and Integrated Training program in our journey towards .

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning, the Academic Program Manager assists in leading the Faculty, acting as an internal and external liaison, supporting planning and staff development, and working with other NorQuesters to establish and implement goals and objectives to ensure an effective learning environment is maintained.

This role focuses on enrolment management, academic policy implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the learning environment, and furthering our work towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Decolonial Indigenization.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide input, guidance, feedback, and unit perspectives related to Program Development & Review, Faculty Development, Educational Technology, Work Integrated Learning, Community Service Learning, and the future direction and implementation of Reimagine Higher Education.
• Support senior leadership in administrative and operational leadership, fiscal planning, and management within the faculty.
• Ensure maintenance of an effective learning environment.
• Resolve academic appeals.
• Support program reporting, Faculty assignments, external Program Approvals (accreditation).
• Manage Timetabling activities in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, faculty, and staff.
• Provide operational execution and oversight of the strategic enrolment management plan and priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s in Education is preferred.
• Permanent teaching certificate.
• Leadership, management, and supervisory experience in a post-secondary environment supporting adult learnings from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience teaching in online environments.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker, you bring :

• Experience leading and managing projects.
• Desire to advance anti-racism, decolonization, equity, and inclusion in the educational environment and the communities we support.
• Experience working with Indigenous learners and Newcomers .
• Experience managing budgets.
• Strong collaboration, relationship building, and problem resolution skills.
• Self-direction and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others to develop solutions, resolve incidents, implement changes, and improve processes.

SALARY : $111,219 - $139,052 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion :

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY : At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process.

We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to .

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER : If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST : Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

COMPETITION NUMBER : 2024-4379

CLOSING DATE : January 24, 2024 at 11 : 59 PM MST

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