Academic Manager, Continuing Teacher Education

WorkInNonProfits.ca; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking an Academic Manager for Continuing Teacher Education. This role involves overseeing course development, managing budgets, and liaising with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and education, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in project management/coordination.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Several years of work experience as an instructional designer is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operational support and budget accountability.
• Directs and supervises course development related work.
• Champions transformational change and promotes creativity.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

Tools

Understanding by Design

ADDIE

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Academic Manager, Continuing Teacher Education
Queens University
Eastern Ontario
Kingston, Ontario

closes in 14 days (Sun, 1 Jun)
full time • Grade 9

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, CTE and Professional Studies, the Academic Manager is responsible for the overall daily operational support and budget accountability for the Continuing Teacher Education course development team. The incumbent directs and supervises all course development related work and is responsible for managing data collection, analysis, and reporting, troubleshooting, and cyclical review. In consultation with the senior leadership team, the Academic Manager analyzes current enrolment trends and market demand to determine new courses for development, courses to discontinue and courses to update. The incumbent will be a primary point of contact when liaising with regulatory bodies, including the Ontario College of Teachers, Teacher Qualification Service (BC), and the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board. The incumbent champions and leads transformational change that promotes growth of the unit and the course development staff while promoting an environment that promotes, encourages and rewards creativity and innovation. The Academic Manager works collaboratively with the Registration Manager to build a collaborative and diverse team environment that celebrates individual strengths, differences and perspectives to foster a dynamic and innovative environment.

Working with the Director, CTE and Professional Studies and Executive Director, Strategy & Global Engagement, the incumbent frequently interacts with senior administrators across faculties/schools and other units to facilitate and appropriate two-way flow of ideas, information and knowledge, and to develop strategic linkages to advance Queen’s Continuing Teacher Education. On occasion, the incumbent will be required to travel to represent and act on behalf of the Director or Executive Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, or related field and at least five years of experience in project management/coordination and course development.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination in a complex, multi-faceted environment involving high-level problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Understanding by Design and ADDIE.
• Previous work experience in a university or other post-secondary academic environment is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of a university structure, policy, administrative and financial systems an asset.
• Must be available for travel across Canada and internationally.
• Must be available to work irregular hours. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Several years of work experience as an instructional designer is considered an asset.
• This is a fully on-site position.

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Queens University, 78 Fifth Field Company Lane, Kingston, ON
6135336000

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