Academic Development Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NORQUEST COLLEGE Full time

**Job Description**:
**ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST**

**RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our Program Development team as an Academic Development Specialist. The Program Development department leads the development of new programs and maintains quality assurance of our current programs in collaboration with faculty and staff across the college to support NorQuest 2030, We Are Who We Include. We are looking for someone to join our team, grow their skills, find ways forward, and be part of providing exceptional programing to our learners

The Quality Assurance unit is recruiting for a new Academic Development Specialist. This role is responsible for assisting the program review process, data and research projects, as well as supporting the Quality Assurance Framework project. This position will require excellent organizational and analytical skills, decision-making capabilities, ability to perform under pressure, strong writing and facilitation skills, and relationship building capabilities with a range of internal and external stakeholders. If you have a strong passion for program evaluation or data collection and research, then this may be the job for you

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Support the development of program quality assurance framework and process.
- Coordinate program review process.
- Conduct research related to program changes and program reviews.
- Coordinate major program change processes and approvals.
- Administer NorQuest’s program records on the Government of Alberta’s PAPRS, including program changes, suspension and termination of program records.
- Plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and events with internal and external stakeholders related to program review, quality assurance framework, and program changes.
- Work with stakeholders to create evaluation and program review plans.
- Recruit and maintain student panel activities.
- Facilitate surveys and focus groups.
- Write reports and proposals.
- Other duties as assigned.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- An undergraduate degree in a related field.
- 3+ years’ experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
- Proven experience and success managing multi-disciplinary initiatives, preferably in an academic setting.
- Data collection and research experience and/or training would be preferred.
- Program evaluation experience and/or training would be an asset.
- Experience and training in project management.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**

**As a difference maker you bring**:

- Excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data and research.
- Self-motivated nature and ability to exercise a high level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other team members from other areas of expertise within the organization.
- Ability to multi-task at a high level of performance and tight timelines.
- Excellent communication, writing, project management, and relationship building skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, present, and perform in front of groups (i.e. group facilitation.)

**SALARY**:$2,371-$3,078 biweekly or $61,635-$80,033 annually, reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. We are looking to fill 2 term positions until March 31, 2025 with immediate access to our great benefit programs.

One of these positions will be filled as an internal secondment opportunity. Internal movement is outlined in our Salary Administration procedure.

**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.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include 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.

**COMPETITION NUMBER: 2024-4502

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