Program Manager - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Requisition Details

Job Title:

Program Manager

Requisition #:

22-978

Campus:

Doon

Department:

School of Workforce Development

Payband:

12

Payband Range:

$92, $123,614.00

Hours/Week:

37.5

Posting Date:

Monday, January 16, 2023

Closing Date:

Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:

Administration - Full-time

Administrative Full-time New Position

The Program Manager is accountable for providing academic, technical and administrative leadership, supervision and direction to the faculty, students, and project partners in full-time programs, part-time studies and special projects, under the direction of the Chair.

The incumbent is accountable for the research, planning, development, delivery, budgeting, sales and marketing of daytime, evening and weekend activity, both on and off-site, including full-time non-funded and graduate programs, and part-time studies in the areas of IT, Business, Engineering Technology and Trades.

This position involves extensive contact with agencies, industry member, and professional organizations.

The position is responsible for revenue generation and delivery of profit to contribute to the College through full-time programming, international, part-time studies, and special projects.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates the development and implementation of new academic programs, and the ongoing review of existing programs, under the supervision of the Chair
Oversees program reviews, ensuring highquality curriculum delivery and continuous quality improvement, and reflecting changing technology, economic and market influences, and employment opportunities
Coordinates sharing of curriculum between faculty, and maintains curriculum records
Ensures course shells (in D2L) meet College standards
Coordinates student retention initiatives for selected programs
Provides academic and administrative leadership to faculty, staff and students in full/parttime programs, and courses, in the potential areas of Health, IT, Business, Engineering Technology and Trades, under the supervision of the Chair
Ensures the programs operate in accordance with college policies and procedures; counsels students and faculty regarding policies, procedures, and academic integrity
Plans, develops, and schedules complex activities and operations including allocating human, fiscal, and physical resources
Manages operations for academic programs and activities, marketing, resource acquisition, ongoing review and partnership activities
Maintains a high level of performance through effective recruitment, selection, development and evaluation of parttime faculty
Establishes the workload for faculty in accordance with the provision of the collective agreement
Works with College staff on special projects including proposal development, research, RFP responses, faculty, support staff and departments such as the Registrar's Office, Purchasing and Facilities departments
Develops and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Represents the School and College through participation and membership in committees, working groups, public relations, etc.
Liaises with Chairs, Managers, faculty, and support staff from other schools and departments such as Student Services, the Registrar's Office, Bookstore and Facilities to ensure the smooth operation of programs
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Fouryear Degree in Education, Business, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or Project Management; Master's degree preferred
Minimum five years of relevant work experience in an academic environment
Experience working in the information technology field is an asset
Superior project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills in order to resolve conflict, problem solve, and inspire quality deliverables
Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaborative as part of a team and participate in consultative decision making

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