Program Manager, Physician Assistant Program - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $56,685 - $75,834 per annum

Classification

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine teaches scientific excellence and humanities in medicine, facilitates leading health research, influences social and health policy, and helps drive the regional economy. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Physician Assistant Program, the Program Manager is accountable for the management and administration of the financial, human, and operational resources and the effective and efficient management of all administrative activities related to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program.

Key Responsibilities

Provides administrative direction regarding the goals and objectives of the program by examining, reviewing and assessing immediate and longterm needs.
Manages the MPAS operational budget, including salaries, submits the annual budget and regular budget reviews.
Ensures the provision of frontline service to faculty, staff and students and sets standards for the quality of the program's services. Ensures an efficient flow of program office and information services.
Conducts research and analyze the evidence to provide recommendations to Assistant Dean regarding issues related to the program.
Participates in the development and implementation of new policies/procedures, strategic planning, development of costeffective measures and userfriendly services.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of inperson work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration or relevant field, plus approximately five years' of related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated experience in managing resources and operations.
Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills and financial management skills.
Excellent business management, leadership qualities and developmental skills.

Assets

Job Competencies
Self-Awareness & Professionalism

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

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