Manager, Academic Programs

University of Toronto; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 87 000 - 101 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto seeks a Manager, Academic Programs. You will oversee academic programs and student placements, leading complex projects and cross‑sector initiatives to enhance curriculum delivery and experiential learning across OSOT, PT, RSI, and SLP departments.

You will collaborate with RSS Chairs and senior leaders to implement plans, establish processes, and mentor teams, driving continuous improvement,

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of admin experience in a university or equivalent
• Experience supporting clinical education programs and student placements
• Experience with education program management and student placements
• Curriculum development and process knowledge
• Experience managing projects and leading change, including strategy
• Experience leading and mentoring staff, preferably in a unionized environment
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of accreditation processes for program reviews and audits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Responsabilidades

• Oversee academic programs across the Rehabilitation Sciences Sector
• Develop plans and establish business processes for educational programs
• Lead projects related to student placements, electives and experiential learning
• Drive community-based service-learning initiatives
• Mentor Chairs and senior administrators to foster collaborative teams
• Support continuous curriculum service design and delivery improvements

Conhecimentos

Budgeting

MS Office Suite

Education program management

Curriculum development

Staff leadership

Equity and inclusion

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Student Affairs/Education

Ferramentas

Quercus

POWER

Slate

ROSI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Date Posted: 10/20/2026
Req ID: 50513
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Rehabilitation Sciences Sector
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

About us

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity

The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector (RSS) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is a world leader in the delivery of rehabilitation sciences health professional programs and research. The RSS is comprised of four essential departments: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT), Department of Physical Therapy (PT), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).

As Manager, Academic Programs, you will play a principal role in overseeing academic programs and services across our newly integrated Sector. Working closely with RSS Chairs and senior administrative leaders, you will develop plans, establish business processes and lead complex projects related to educational programs and student placements, electives, experiential learning, and community-based service learnings. Your record of building and mentoring collaborative teams, ensuring the delivery of integrated and effective student experiences and leading the process of continuous improvement of our programs’ curriculum service design and delivery will help us enhance our Sector’s efficiency, effectiveness and operational agility.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Student Affairs, Education or related field to the discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of related administrative experience in a university, medical school, teaching hospital or comparable environment
• Knowledge and experience supporting clinical education programs and clinical training opportunities
• Experience with education program management and student placements in an academic environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with curriculum development and processes
• Experience managing projects and leading successful change, including developing strategies, implementing initiatives and establishing best practices
• Experience managing, leading and mentoring staff, preferably in a unionized environment
• A well-developed financial acumen, including financial analysis and budgeting
• Strong understanding of principles of equity; experience working with under-represented groups and supporting inclusion initiatives
• Knowledge of collective agreement interpretation and administration
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, learning management systems and educational technology systems (Quercus, POWER, Slate, ROSI), content management systems and survey tools
• Strong ability to build and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of accreditation processes and program procedures for reviews and audits.
• Strong team-building skills and a collaborative and consultative leadership style; excellent analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to seek innovative and creative solutions with a personal commitment to excellence
• Responsive and high degree of flexibility
• Strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities within a complex environment

Please note this is a term positions through September 1, 2028.

Closing Date:11/10/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $86,902 - $101,385 -- Broadband Salary Range: $86,902 - $144,835
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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