Manager, Academic Programs, Graduate

**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular

**Job Title**
- Manager, Academic Programs, Graduate & Specialized Programs (Hybrid)

**Job ID**
- 70527

**Location**
- Central Campus

**Open Date**
- 07/09/2025

**Job Type**
- Continuing

**Close Date**
- 07/22/2025

**Employee Group**
- TMG

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- RJC Student Experience

**Salary Grade/Band**
- Band K

**Salary Range**
- $78910.00 - $118366.00 (annual)

**Hours per Week**
- 35

**Posting Details**
- Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
Career Level
5-7 years of managerial experience, preferably within an University environment
Location
Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington and McMaster Main Campus, Hamilton

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, located in Hamilton, Ontario is known for its high academic standards and innovative programs. It offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs in business, including a well-regarded MBA program. DeGroote is recognized for its focus on experiential learning, integrating real-world business challenges into coursework and providing students with opportunities to engage with industry leaders through internships, co-ops, and networking events.

The school emphasizes leadership, ethics, and sustainability, fostering an environment that prepares students to excel in an ever-changing global business landscape. DeGroote’s research is world-class, with a focus on areas such as healthcare management, financial services, and business innovation. The school’s strong connections with industry and its collaborative approach to learning provide students with a competitive edge in the business world. DeGroote’s diverse community of students, faculty, and alumni contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking business education experience.

The Graduate & Specialized programs consist of Full Time MBA, Full Time MBA with co-op, Accelerated MBA, Blended Learning Part Time MBA, Master of Finance, eHealth and PhD programs.

These programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the business world, offering flexibility and opportunities for hands-on learning and career advancement.

The **Manager, Academic Programs (Graduate & Specialized)**will lead a team of program administrators, and administrative support roles to support Program Directors, Students and Faculty in the Graduate and Specialized programs.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
Financial Management:

The Manager, Academic Programs manages the financial resources of their respective program with the oversight of the Associate Director, Academic Programs.
- Provides input into business plans for the department.
- Monitors financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance with University policies.
- Develops and prepares reports, monitors, and manages their program budgets (operating and scholarship) according to institutional policies and procedures.
- Represents the Department at University Committee and working groups.
- Consults with Area Chair/Associate Dean to evaluate and commits Department funds for matching grant and other programs
- Provides managerial oversight and is accountable for scholarship and TA funds, student and postdoctoral fellow scholarship awards. Contributes to the development of new program budgets.

Strategic Planning:

The Manager, Academic Programs plays a key role in advising the Chair/Director on strategic planning within the department.
- Contributes to strategic thinking for development and implementation of new initiatives of strategic importance to the department, Faculty and University (such as interdisciplinary programming, Micro credentials).
- Advises the Area Chair/Associate Dean and Faculty on inter-Faculty dynamics affecting the Program.
- Develops and implements short and long-term plans to ensure the effective and efficient use of operational resources (financial, physical, human).

Operational Management:

Manager, Academic Programs is responsible for ensuring that the program is managed in an effective and efficient manner.
- Works with faculty Marketing & Communications on plans for the program.
- Ensures Collective Agreements are respected and management rights are preserved.
- Develops and administers procedures to help align the staff to the strategic goals of the department.
- Manages programs and relationships that cross Faculty and institutional boundaries as a result of partnership agreements with colleges and MOU’s with external companies.
- Organizes and conducts Departmental and Program reviews.

Human Resources Management
The Manager, Academic Programs, has significant responsibility for managing human resources activity within the department, overseeing every aspect:

- Manages all direct reports including conflict management, performance management, hiring disciplinary action, training, and development.
- Provides managerial oversight and is accoun