Curricular Projects Manager

Simon Fraser University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pay in lieu of benefits

8% vacation pay

Extended health & dental plans

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Job summary

Simon Fraser University in Vancouver is seeking a Curricular Projects Manager within Executive Education to oversee curriculum, course, and online learning initiatives for Beedie's online blended and hybrid courses. You will coordinate with faculty, internal teams and external partners to ensure quality, accessibility and alignment with strategic goals.

The role leads planning and reporting, implements project plans, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver new offerings and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline and three years of related experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project management and planning best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of online course development in a post-secondary environment.
• Ability to exercise initiative, and work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet competing deadlines with excellent attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and projects related to curriculum, course, program and online learning activities for all online blended and hybrid courses.
• Coordinate development of new offerings with faculty, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead project activities and provide reports, data and analysis to support planning and implementation.
• Ensure quality, accessibility and consistency across course builds.
• Implement project plans including operational, administrative and communication activities.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Launched in 1999, Executive Education (Exec Ed) has over two decades of experience working with middle and senior-level management professionals in organizations and developing customized non-credit and credit-based education programs. Long-term partnerships guide programming that enables a deep understanding of clients' needs and the design of custom programs to address those needs.

About the Role

The Curricular Projects Manager is responsible for managing processes and projects related to curriculum, course, program and online learning activities for all online blended and hybrid courses developed by Beedie's Executive Education. The role collaborates closely with faculty, internal stakeholders, and external partners to coordinate the development of new offerings, ensuring quality, accessibility, and consistency across course builds. The role leads project activities and provides reports, data and analysis to support the planning, development and implementation of curricular initiatives, projects and priorities within the Executive Education, ensuring project planning and goals align with the unit's and Beedie's strategic vision. The role implements project plans, including operational, administrative and communication activities to ensure successful achievement and integration of initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline and three years of related experience in planning and research activities, project coordination, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of project management and planning best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of online course development in a post-secondary environment.
• Ability to exercise initiative, and work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet competing deadlines with excellent attention to details.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 15 months from start date.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].