Manager, Distributed Education

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking a Manager for Distributed Education in the Faculty of Medicine. This role involves overseeing the administration of medical education programs, ensuring effective operations and compliance, and fostering partnerships with rural communities. The successful candidate will work primarily remotely but must be available for travel within Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in educational program management or equivalent.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and logistics for medical education activities.
• Recruit and support faculty at rural sites.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Tools

Educational technology

Data management tools

Job description

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social, and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Medicine inspires and enables excellence in health care through its medical education and research programs, and by serving and engaging society. Reporting jointly to the Assistant Dean, Distributed Education, and the Executive Director of Operations, the Manager, Distributed Education, is responsible for the operational management and administration of Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine distributed education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures the scheduling, logistics, and administration of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) activities at distributed sites, including Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs), electives, and rotations, are properly resourced and supported. Conducts in-depth evaluations of potential new rural/regional sites, including infrastructure, faculty interest, and housing availability.
2. Works with university, provincial, and health authority partners to secure sufficient clinical teaching resources. Assists in the recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty at rural and regional sites.
3. Supports UGME, PGME, and Continuing Professional Development & Medical Education (CPDME) accreditation activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements.
4. Meets regularly with staff and faculty at distributed sites to address, discuss, and advise on relevant items that impact educational delivery.
5. Ensures efficient operation of the Distributed Education portfolio, including financial, IT, communications, reporting, and human resource management. Acts as the unit’s liaison and primary contact with the Faculty’s and the University’s Financial Services and Human Resources.
6. Oversees the planning, administration, and evaluation of Rural Week, ensuring a positive experience for students and preceptors.

Note: The successful applicant will primarily work remotely, with occasional in-person presence on campus to meet client needs and operational requirements.

Additional Note: This position supports the delivery of medical education in rural and regional areas across Nova Scotia. The successful applicant is expected to be available to travel to various rural communities within Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience in rural communities within Nova Scotia.

Required Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Healthcare Administration) with five years’ experience in educational program management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
2. Strong organizational and project management skills.
3. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Proficiency in using educational technology and data management tools.
6. Demonstrated leadership ability.

Assets

1. Experience working in a medical or healthcare setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of medical education principles and practice in a distributed environment.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter