Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Manager

7 days ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Manager to join our team at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). As a key member of our academic leadership team, you will play a critical role in advancing our institution's position as a leader in quality programs and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Strategic Institutional Initiatives: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance the Institute's position as an institution of higher learning, ensuring alignment with our strategic direction and policies.
  • Program Development and Review: Lead and support the development and implementation of internal and external quality assurance and enhancement processes, ensuring academic standards and industry relevance in all programs.
  • Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate quality assurance and continual improvement processes for accredited programs, including professional degrees, and collaborate with the Dean to assess and make recommendations for approval of all new programs.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Educational Council, program champions, and service areas to ensure quality program proposals receive timely review and approvals, and facilitate interactions between program areas and service areas.
  • Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to bring new and innovative perspectives in support of BCIT's strategic direction, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency within the program area interface.
  • Leadership and Decision-Making: Provide leadership and direction in the development of program proposals, and make sound decisions with demonstrated ability to think innovatively and diversely.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple projects and priorities, working under pressure to meet deadlines and build and work within high-performing teams.
  • Communication and Relationship-Building: Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, build and sustain relationships, and capitalize on opportunities to maximize development of new academic products and programs.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree: A Master's degree in a relevant field, such as education, or an equivalent plus a minimum of five years current post-secondary experience.
  • Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Solid working knowledge of educational systems, including curriculum development and program review, and excellent working knowledge of academic/educational systems, standards, and best practices, nationally and internationally.
  • Leadership and Management: Strong leadership and transition management skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and think innovatively and diversely.
  • Organizational and Time Management: Good organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, business acumen, political astuteness, and diplomacy.
  • Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills and demonstrated internet research skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive health and dental plan.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and growth, including access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements and a minimum of twenty-five days of vacation.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance: Access to wellness and employee assistance programs, including a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible.

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about advancing academic excellence and quality programs.



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