Medical Sciences Program Manager - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $66,445 - $89,012 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

The undergraduate program in Medical Sciences is a fouryear program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences degree with an option for Honours. The Faculty of Science administers the 600student program, with a major contribution from the Faculty of Medicine, and the assistance of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. Reporting jointly to the Assistant Dean, Medical Sciences and the Executive Director, Operations & Policy, the Program Manager is responsible for the daytoday operation of the program and for monitoring the success of various aspects of the program, as well as suggesting adjustments to areas in need of change. The Program Manager deals directly with all levels of the University administration and program delivery, including faculty, staff, Department Heads, various Associate and Assistant Deans, Deans, Senate committees, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise, strategize, and coordinate with the Assistant Dean, Medical Sciences, other Assistant and Associate Deans within the Faculties of Medicine and Science, and any other relevant administrators, faculty, and staff, in the faculties offering courses within the Medical Sciences programming or related to future career streams for Medical Sciences students.
Represent the Medical Sciences program on all relevant committees and serve as the face of the program to the external community.
Facilitate course scheduling, class times, reserved seats, as well as oversee hospital preplacement requirements for hospital learners.
Proactively plan for program growth and develop new credentials or program options, as needed, based on student feedback, recommendations from external reviewers, consultations with Assistant and Associate Deans, Deans, and other relevant parties.
Manage two staff, the Medical Sciences Advisor and Clerk.

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

Master's degree in a science or healthrelated field, plus five years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Strong written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and leadership experience.

Assets

Experience working in a higher education/university setting.
Knowledge of programming and admissions related to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, graduate school, and other healthrelated programs.

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

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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