Program Manager - School of Community Studies - Temporary

Fanshawe College; London; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanshawe College seeks a seasoned Program Manager for the School of Community Studies, responsible for planning, developing, and marketing courses and programs with a focus on stakeholder coordination and service delivery.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will supervise staff, manage budgets, and collaborate across college units to meet strategic goals. This in-person role in London, Ontario requires 37.5 hours weekly and a fixed-term commitment through May 31, 2028.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in an academic setting and/or business experience in marketing, sales, or corporate communications.
• Demonstrated marketing ability with excellent problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated administrative background including budget responsibilities and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programs, including identifying and evaluating courses/programs.
• Support curriculum design and delivery, including enrollment targets and budget data monitoring.
• Marketing partnerships and identifying new target markets for special programming.

Skills

Marketing ability

Negotiation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Budget management

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Master's degree or B.Ed./M.Ed. asset

Tools

Workday

Job description

If you are a current Fanshawe College employee, please apply to jobs directly through Workday . Do not apply on the external career page.Interested in growing your career at Fanshawe College?Fanshawe College thrives because of its people. We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact. Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.Working at Fanshawe CollegeFanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.Posting Closing Date:October 22, 2026Campus Location:London, ONDepartment:HUM1 School of Community StudiesEmployment Group:AdministrativePay Details:$91,902.00 - $131,070.00 SalaryWorker Sub-Type:Fixed term (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timeRemote Type:In-PersonContract End Date:May 31, 2028Hours of Work per Week:37.5Job Description:Note: This is for 1 Temporary Full-Time vacancy to go until May 31, 2028. This position is deemed a critical replacement vacancy.Work Mode: In-Person, 5 days per weekHours : Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Why this Role is ImportantReporting to the Associate Dean, the Program Manager, School of Community Studies is accountable for identifying, developing, marketing, staffing, supporting and evaluating a number of courses, program and services offered by the School of Community Studies . The Manager is responsible for the effective operation and delivery of courses/programs within the School of Community Studies by working closely with the Associate Dean, program coordinators, professors and support staff within the School as well as other college employees and external stakeholders and partners.How You’ll Make an ImpactPlanning and Organizing:Responsible for the planning and delivery of programs, including:Identify, develop and evaluate courses/programs within the schoolSupport the process of curriculum design and deliveryRecruit and support non-full-time facultyConduct current needs analysis and review educational trendsAssess and make recommendations to support the delivery of the programs, including facilities, equipment and servicesDevelop and maintains online course offeringsManage the operation of the School’s programs including the identification of the types of courses and the most effective methods of delivering those courses to meet the needs of the College communityCollaborating with Academic Planning, Associate Deans, Program Coordinators, and other college-wide stakeholders to support program deliverySupport program teams to meet college strategic goals and commitmentsGeneral Administration:Ensure that the departmental budget is used effectively by optimal use of human, fiscal and physical resources, plans and controls budgetary operationsManage day-to-day activity of staff and faculty; determines work priorities and assignmentsMaintains a high level of performance through recruiting, selecting, training, developing and evaluating staffParticipate in the establishment of enrollment targets and continually monitors budget dataWork with Dean/Associate Dean in developing program costings for new initiatives both long and short termMarketing Partnerships:Accountable for arranging a variety of marketing and partnership efforts, including:Identify and implement strategies to promote individual programs and coursesIdentify new target markets for special programmingAssist in identifying new trends in the marketplace related to the development of new technologiesManage pathways with other educational institutions and external stakeholdersMaintain and supports partnership opportunities and relationships as well as School related promotion to external stakeholdersOther Duties as AssignedWhat You'll BringPost-secondary 3-year degree/diploma in a related fieldMaster’s Degree in a related field and/or B.Ed. or M.Ed. is an assetMinimum 7 years in an academic setting and/or business experience in marketing, sales, or corporate communicationsAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredSupervisory experience would be an assetRelated experience within an academic setting including post-secondary teaching and curriculum development and design would be an assetDemonstrated marketing ability with excellent problem-solving, negotiation and communication skillsDemonstrated administrative background including budget responsibilities and supervisory responsibilitiesMust have excellent interpersonal and organization skills, and computer skillsProject/operational management, leadership and supervisory skillsAbility to foster a team-based approach to operational planning and problem-solvingReady to Apply?If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution to our students, employees, and broader community, we encourage you to apply.Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes.Educational CredentialsWhile transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.Equity, Diversity and InclusionFanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.AccommodationFanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: [e-mail] AcknowledgementFanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.