Program Development Officer - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ENG Dean Administration:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Dec 01, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Officer (TLAPO) Agreement, this position is an initial appointment of 3 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range of $66,730 to $111,144

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, creating the opportunity to pursue exceptional, high quality educational experiences.

Our vision is to be the most daring engineering community on the planet.

We are engineers united by our unwavering dedication to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society.

We are:
Driven. Trailblazing. Curious. Supportive. Grounded. Considerate.

Position

Reporting to the Academic Programs Manager, this position provides planning, monitoring, and managing of specific initiatives and projects from initiation through completion.

This role supports multiple area-wide initiatives with varying completion dates, focused primarily on the development of academic program proposals including the development of new programs and the renewal of existing programs, both at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.

This position understands, fulfills, and promotes the health, safety and environment responsibilities identified in university policy.

Engineering is committed to a culture of trust, effectiveness, and innovation.

_Please ensure that your cover letter includes how you would support this culture._

Duties
Project/Initiative Manager

Manages faculty level projects and initiatives as assigned by the Academic Programs Manager.
Develops and manages a project work plan for the area/faculty, including prioritizing projects. Initiates, maintains, tracks, communicates and manages an issues and priorities list.
Researches, writes, and/or edits proposals, recommendations, reports and other documents
Facilitates and presents proposals, recommendations, reports, and other documents through the university governance systems.
Responds to major changes or issues currently affecting or potentially affecting the faculty.
Completes environmental scans, best practice reviews and assessments of risks and opportunities. Identifies key issues and clarifies & defines problems while providing recommended solutions.

Program Development & Renewal

Leads Facultylevel program initiatives including the development of new programs (firstlevel specializations) and options (secondlevel specializations)
Supports, from a Faculty perspective, departmental program development and renewal, advises departmental teams of best practices and requirements for consultation, research, and documentation.
Ensures effective consultation between departments within Engineering as well as outside of Engineering including the Provost's Office, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and other Faculties within and outside of the college.

Professional Accreditation

Works collaboratively with the Undergraduate Programs & Planning Officer to support the upcoming CEAB (Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board) Accreditation visit for 202
Focuses on supporting the academic departments with Engineering by developing training materials to support data collection & preparation.
Delivers training to academic departments as required.
Supports document preparation as required.

Proposal Development

In collaboration with the Associate Dean
Research Strategy, Research Development Officer, and the Partner (Research), support the development of large grant initiatives

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