Academic Program Development Coordinator

**NOTE: This position is limited to NAIT internal staff only.**

The department of Program and Pathway Services (PPS) is responsible for the ongoing advancement of existing and new credit programming at NAIT which includes leadership in developing new learning opportunity proposals, managing Advanced Education program records, and ensuring existing programs maintain alignment with NAIT and ministerial policy and frameworks. This work directly impacts many areas of NAIT, and Program Pathway Services is a lynch pin in ensuring programs are launched successfully by identifying cross impacts and collaboratively works with stakeholders to reduce barriers, enhance processes and identifies opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
New Program Development:

- Leads new program development working groups to collect required data and research, and other info as required for proposal development.
- Ensures proposed programs adhere with NAIT and ministry policy and framework.
- Writes proposals that provide clear rationale, relevant data that meets the decision-making needs of the ministry and internal approvers.
- Adds program records in appropriate systems, internal and external.

Program Changes and records:

- Assesses proposed changes to programs for validity, adherence to policy and frameworks, impact to operational processes, studetns and reporting both internal and external.
- Writes proposals that provide clear justification for the impact of the change.
- Manages NAITs information in external systems.

Supports Quality Assurance processes and other project/ initiatives as required:

- Leads QA processes related to work
- Develops documentation, communications, and reports

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships and manage conflicts effectively
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work efficiently with mínimal supervision

**Qualifications**:

- Related Post-Secondary Diploma
- Degree Preferred
- 3-5 years related experience

**Remuneration**:$2,320.28 - $3,109.48 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I).
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

**Accommodations