Cross Faculty Coordinator/Manager

Marlborough Mall Campus, 1600 - 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Req #244

April 4, 2025

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada and continuously add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

The Academic Cross-Faculty Manager/Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring alignment with MaKami College’s academic standards, processes, and systems while supporting faculty, department heads, and staff in navigating internal structures. Reporting to the Manager of Instructional Design and Learning within the Instructional Design Team, this position facilitates cross-departmental collaboration, ensures academic programs meet institutional and accreditation standards, supports innovative curriculum development, and promotes efficient communication and alignment between faculties.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between faculties to align academic goals, policies, and program requirements.
• Facilitate inter-faculty meetings to discuss program offerings, shared resources, and collaborative initiatives.
• Ensure seamless integration of cross-faculty courses, schedules, and assessments.
• Oversee curriculum alignment across faculties, ensuring compliance with institutional, provincial, and national accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with faculty leadership and instructional designers to develop, review, and update programs.
• Promote the incorporation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusivity, and decolonization principles in curriculum design.
• Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with institutional outcomes and goals.
• Conduct regular program reviews, analyzing feedback from students, instructors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports on program effectiveness, suggesting improvements where necessary.
• Provide guidance and resources to faculty teams for cross-disciplinary initiatives and academic innovation.
• Support professional development opportunities related to teaching strategies, curriculum design, and assessment methods.
• Collaborate with department chairs and program leaders to address faculty concerns and promote effective teaching practices.
• Work with student services and faculties to ensure programs meet learner needs and enhance the student experience.
• Advocate for strategies that support student engagement, equity, and accessibility across programs.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of academic initiatives and program expansion.
• Coordinate resource allocation for cross-faculty projects and ensure efficient program delivery.
• Manage budgets related to multi-faculty academic initiatives.
• Foster relationships with external accrediting bodies, industry stakeholders, and community organizations to enhance program relevance.
• Represent the institution in cross-faculty and external academic discussions, ensuring alignment with broader institutional objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in education, instructional design, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education program management, curriculum design, or a related role.
• Proven track record of leading cross-disciplinary or multi-faculty initiatives.

Skills

• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to foster collaboration.
• Knowledge of curriculum development processes, accreditation standards, and adult learning principles.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), decolonization, and equity-focused educational strategies.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

This role typically involves a combination of in-office, on-campus, and virtual interactions. Occasional travel between campuses or for external engagements may be required.

Benefits

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.