Director, Program Quality & Policy

George Brown College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

George Brown College seeks a Director for Program Quality & Policy to oversee accreditation and continuous improvement of academic programs. This influential role requires providing strategic leadership, developing program review frameworks, and ensuring compliance with provincial standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess over nine years of supervisory experience within post-secondary education.

Benefits

Competitive pension plan

Generous holiday and vacation time

Tuition assistance program

Discounted rates for Continuing Education courses

Equitable work environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution essential.
• Minimum nine (9) years of supervisory experience needed.
• Knowledge of Provincial Ministry and funding requirements necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on accreditation processes.
• Lead the governance of program review framework.
• Consult with senior executives on program quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

TITLE : Director, Program Quality & Policy

DIVISION : Academic Excellence

SALARY : Payband 13, $130,500 to $153,545 annually

LOCATION : 200 King

STATUS : FullTime Admin

EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Description :

Ensuring that academic programs meet their Ministerial quality assurance requirements is a core mandate of the college, and of this role, The Director, Program Quality will provide cross-college leadership in advancing and advocating for institution-wide academic excellence in support of the College's Strategy and Vision. This role champions quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with provincial standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provides high-level strategic guidance to senior leaders on accreditation processes, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Provides executive leadership in the establishment and governance of the mandatory program review framework for all college programs, ensuring full compliance with the Minister’s Binding Policy Directive, Section F, Quality Assurance.
• Develops and directs the annual and multi-year program review schedule, aligning divisional and college-wide priorities to maintain institutional excellence and continuous improvement.
• Designs and governs degree program review guidelines and processes, incorporating internal leadership and program teams as well as external subject matter specialists. Ensures alignment with all Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) and Post-Secondary Education Quality Assurance Branch (PEQAB) program quality requirements.
• Consults with senior executives to shape strategy for program quality assurance and academic innovation.
• Provides senior-level interpretation and guidance to the College community on academic policies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory frameworks.
• Chairs the Academic Policy Review Committee and leads project management for policy development, renewal processes, and ensures adherence to established timelines and regulatory compliance standards.
• Establishes and refines the institution-wide academic integrity framework, ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and best practices. Designs the Standards of Practice for Academic Integrity procedures.
• Serves as the primary representative on academic integrity matters, liaising with external agencies, government bodies, and professional organizations ( ICAI, PEQAB).
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements :

• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in related field.
• Minimum nine (9) years of supervisory experience, working within a post-secondary institutional setting.
• Knowledge of Provincial Ministry and sector program development, approval, funding, and delivery requirements.
• Previous experience leading and / or writing PEQAB consent renewal reports.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Working knowledge of the systems and processes within the College.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Teams, and Planner or similar project management software.
• Demonstrated understanding of academic quality assurance processes and models, and of the implications of and fundamental principles of academic policy and procedural fairness.
• Demonstrated understanding of curriculum requirements and the curriculum development process at all credential levels.
• Familiarity with OCQAS / CVS, PEQAB and MCURES degree and program standards and processes.

Skills and Attributes :

• Demonstrated excellence in managing and coordinating complex projects through to completion using project management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and work effectively with project teams and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in managing teams and in negotiation, conflict / issue resolution.
• Excellent English writing skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize information and to draft complex documents.
• Ability to prioritize under competing deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to lead and participate in consultative decision-making, with a diversity of people and situations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes :

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and / or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us :

prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a .See why we are consistently rankedas one of .

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).