Manager, Pathways & Program Innovation

NORQUEST COLLEGE; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation

Flexible benefits

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

NorQuest College is seeking a Manager, Pathways and Program Development to lead the Academic Quality and Innovation team. You will oversee design, development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of programs and learner pathways to meet workforce needs and regulatory requirements.

You will manage program lifecycle from development to renewal, support accreditation activities, strengthen learner mobility, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver integrated,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in post-secondary education, academic program development, quality assurance, or academic administration.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and regulatory processes.
• Experience managing teams, coaching staff, and supporting performance and development.
• Experience working with accreditation bodies, government approval processes, or academic governance structures.
• Experience drafting partnership or transfer agreements between post-secondary institutions is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Pathways and Program Development team, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented, and high-performing environment.
• Lead the operational coordination of new academic program development, including workflows, templates, and approvals.
• Oversee internal academic program review processes to ensure continuous improvement, evidence-informed decision-making, and quality assurance.
• Support external academic program reviews, accreditation activities, and regulatory compliance, ensuring readiness and mitigating institutional risk.
• Develop and advance learner pathways, including transfer, laddering, and partnership agreements with post-secondary institutions and external partners.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, institutional research, program operations, and external stakeholders to align programming with institutional priorities.
• Apply expertise in Advanced Education guidelines, provincial frameworks, and PAPRS (Provider and Program Registry System) submission processes to ensure programs meet all regulatory and approval requirements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support program innovation, student mobility, and institutional effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

PAPRS (Provider and Program Registry System)

Job description

NorQuest College is seeking a Manager, Pathways and Program Development to lead the Academic Quality and Innovation team. You will oversee design, development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of programs and learner pathways to meet workforce needs and regulatory requirements.

You will manage program lifecycle from development to renewal, support accreditation activities, strengthen learner mobility, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver integrated,