Program Manager

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada MacEwan University Full time

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSA Band E (Steps 1-8): $ $43.05 per hour A review of applications will begin April 21, 2024 and continue until May 31, 2024.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University is seeking a Program Manager for a 2 full-time continuing opportunities with the School of Continuing Education.

Reporting to the Program Director, position works with the Sr. Program Manager to support office staff with planning, executing, and overseeing academic activities. This includes securing and managing contracts for educational tours, managing agents, academic integrity & grade appeals, marketing programs, hiring instructors, onboarding processes, and coordinating and reviewing curriculum development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Scheduling instructors and issuing employment contracts for the approval of the Sr. Program Manager.
  • Cultivating cross-functional team leadership to ensure that all aspects of program delivery including marketing, recruitment, registration, classroom experience, course completion communication and ongoing interactions with alumni upholds the highest level of customer service and leads to a first-rate student experience.
  • Developing and conducting course and program evaluations, providing feedback to instructors, and incorporating feedback into course and program re-development.
  • Hiring, supervising and evaluating course developers, instructional designers, consultants, subject matter experts, and other vendors as required to be engaged in the development of the program.
  • Providing leadership in the creation, development, management, and ongoing refinement of new and existing programs in online (mêskanâs), blended and in-class formats.
  • Analyzing and assessing student applications and transcripts to determine eligibility for program admission and graduation.
  • Responding to escalated student and instructor needs including academic dishonesty, grade challenges and dissatisfaction with aspects of the program.
  • Providing key support to students through onboarding to registration in the first semester of matriculation at the SCE; and are responsible for administrative practices to encourage students to accept enrollment and register in their first semester.

Interviews for this position will be conducted in-person.

Skills

You will have:

  • Understanding of multiple cultural frameworks, values norms and demonstrates an ability to fluctuate style when faced with various dimensions of culture to be effective.
  • Experience with academic advising, counselling, or a related area.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to effectively develop and monitor budgets.
  • The ability to research new programming areas and opportunities and understand labor market trends.
  • Strong knowledge of marketing, promotions, and events.
  • The ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders: students, instructors, and colleagues.
  • The ability to analyze, interpret, problem-solve, and make decisions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to respond well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills, in a Windows based environment, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PeopleSoft.
  • Knowledge of technology skills and requirements for the workforce.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • A minimum of three (3) years of Program Management experience, of which a minimum of two years must be in the following areas: working with SMEs on curriculum development projects, project management, program planning, and contract instructor hiring and support.
  • Skills in advancing equity, and inclusion in educational settings.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Position Requirements
  • Flexible work hours; some evenings and weekends may be required.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm , Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone

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