Academic Program Manager, Nursing

**COMPETITION NUMBER: 1081**

**FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our Academic portfolio in an Academic Program Manager role. The Academic Program Manager reports to the Dean and, as a member of the Faculty’s leadership team, has responsibility for assisting in managing the operation of the Faculty and providing leadership at the Faculty level for the Practical Nurse Program. The Academic Program Manager maintains internal and external liaison, supports faculty planning and faculty/staff development. The Academic Program Manager works with the Dean, other senior administrators, chairs, faculty and staff to establish and implement college-wide and faculty goals and objectives to ensure that an effective learning environment is maintained. The Academic Program Manager supports senior leadership in fiscal planning and management within the faculty and may carry out other roles and projects as required.

The focus of the position will involve enrolment management, academic policy implementation and monitoring, maintenance of an effective learning environment, academic appeals, faculty recruitment and development, special projects, program and curriculum quality, internal and external networking and internal and external committee involvement as assigned. The Academic Program Manager will also support and ensure the continued implementation of Equity Diversity & Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Decolonial Indigenization into key functions within the Faculty to ensure an equitable learning and work environment.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**:
**Academic Leadership**

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Health Studies, the Academic Program Manager assists in leading the Faculty, acting as an internal and external liaison, supporting planning and staff development, and working with other NorQuesters to establish and implement goals and objectives to ensure an effective learning environment is maintained. This role focuses on enrolment management, academic policy implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the learning environment, and furthering our work towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Decolonial Indigenization.
- Develops and operationalizes the academic program plan.
- Manages the performance of direct reports, provides coaching and mentorship support.
- Supports faculty development.
- Ensures academic policy is implemented and monitored.

**Administrative and Operational Leadership**

The Academic Program Manager supports senior leadership in administrative and operational leadership, fiscal planning and management within the faculty. The Academic Program Manager:

- Contribute to policy development and implementation of the overall strategic direction of the college and faculty.
- Integrate and coordinate divisional activities across the college.
- Ensure that faculty feedback, issues, and concerns are communicated in the planning and decision-making processes.
- Provide leadership to committees, projects, and initiatives.
- Ensure that program and division budgets support the Academic Plan and college directions.
- Oversee promotion of programs, enrolment management, and student retention in addition to ensuring an effective learning environment is nurtured.
- Oversee the regular review of curriculum to ensure it meets the diversity of our students’ needs while also adhering to industry needs and College policies.
- Assist with regular strategic planning that includes short-and-long-term enrolment targets, student recruitment, retention tactics, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Implement educational strategies, programs, practices, and initiatives to ensure success of student, faculty, and staff needs.
- Provide leadership and direction in the development of a strong team within the Faculty, promoting and practicing the NorQuest Qs while contributing to the development and implementation of divisional and program strategic plans.
- Develop quality programming and review ongoing metrics, faculty engagement, performance, curriculum renewal, and authentic learning processes.
- Assesses new opportunities, implement continuous improvements, support enrolment management.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration and curiosity rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion and antiracism.

**Strategy**

The Academic Program Manager works with the Dean, other senior administrators, chairs, faculty and staff to establish and implement college-wide and faculty goals and objectives to ensure that an effective learning environment is maintained. The Academic Program Manager co-supports the growth and advancement of the Academic portfolio. The Academic Manager engages internal and external networking as well as college internal/ external committee involvement as assigned.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
- Current license in good standing with CRNA, CLPNA, or CRPNA
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