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About the role
- Academic programs manager supporting pharmacy education and student services at the University of Alberta. Leading operations, governance, resources, and continuous improvement across Faculty programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Faculty's academic program administration
- Lead the Faculty's student services portfolio and deliver coordinated, student-centred services throughout the student lifecycle
- Lead the Academic Programs & Student Services team through planning, resource management and staff development
- Provide strategic advice and operational leadership supporting Faculty priorities and relationships with internal and external partners
- Lead initiatives to strengthen administrative processes, improve service delivery and support long-term organizational sustainability
- Foster a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace
- Ensure academic operations align with Faculty priorities, University policies, accreditation requirements and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with the Dean's Office, Associate Deans, academic leaders, faculty members and central service partners
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in business, education, public administration or a related discipline
- Several years of progressively responsible leadership experience within a post-secondary or similarly complex organization
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary administrative teams
- Experience supporting academic programs, student services, academic governance or related administrative functions
- Experience leading organizational change, operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Thorough knowledge of post-secondary administration, academic program operations and student services
- Knowledge of University governance, academic policies, procedures and administrative processes
- Understanding of curriculum administration, academic regulations and accreditation processes
- Knowledge of human resource management principles, workforce planning and organizational design
- Working knowledge of budgeting, financial management and resource planning
- Understanding of relevant collective agreements, employment legislation and administrative policies
- Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
- Strong organizational leadership and change management skills
- Excellent strategic planning and operational management abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Proficiency with enterprise administrative systems and Microsoft Office / Google Suite applications
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
- Integrity, accountability and commitment to continuous improvement
- Adaptability and resilience in a complex, evolving environment
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Ability to model and promote a positive, respectful and psychologically safe workplace culture
- Submit a resume and cover letter
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 2-year appointment length
- Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of remote and in-person work
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