Academic Program Manager - Technology and Sustainability Programs

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1099
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 2, 2025 @ 11:59PM MST

FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

NorQuest College employees are difference makers in the work we do for our college and community. We transform lives together. We work together in the spirit of wahkotowin (togetherness) in good relations—miyo wahkotowin. We’re searching for someone who can lead from where they are to join us as the Academic Program Manager, Technology and Sustainability Programs in our Faculty of Business, Environment and Technology programs in our journey towards NorQuest 2030: We Are Who We Include.

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Business, Environment and Technology, and working alongside the Vice Dean, the Academic Program Manager, Technology and Sustainability Programs assists in leading the Faculty, acting as an internal and external liaison, supporting planning and staff development, and working with other NorQuesters to establish and implement goals and objectives to ensure an effective learning environment is maintained. The Technology and Sustainability Portfolio comprises Machine Learning Analyst Diploma, Digital Information Careers Certificate, Energy Management Diploma, Environmental Technician Diploma, and Sustainability Coordinator Diploma programs. This role focuses on enrolment management, academic policy implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the learning environment, new program development and furthering our work towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Anti-Racism, Decolonial Indigenization.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Integrate and coordinate divisional activities across the college.
• Ensure that faculty feedback, issues, and concerns are communicated in the planning and decision-making processes.

• Provide leadership to committees, projects, and initiatives.
• Ensure that program and division budgets support the Academic Plan and college directions.
• Oversee promotion of programs, enrolment management, and student retention in addition to ensuring an effective learning environment is nurtured.
• Oversee the regular review of curriculum to ensure it meets the diversity of our students’ needs while also adhering to industry needs and College policies.
• Assist with regular strategic planning that includes short-and-long-term enrolment targets, student recruitment, retention tactics, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Implement educational strategies, programs, practices, and initiatives to ensure success of student, faculty, and staff needs.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development of a strong team within the Faculty, promoting and practicing the NorQuest Qs while contributing to the development and implementation of divisional and program strategic plans.
• Develop quality programming and review ongoing metrics, faculty engagement, performance, curriculum renewal, and authentic learning processes.
• Assesses new opportunities, implement continuous improvements, support enrolment management.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation of the overall strategic direction of the college and faculty.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree in a Technology or Science related field (for example, Computing Science, Renewable Resources, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Life Sciences).
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in a Technology or Science related field with a Master’s Degree in Education or relevant post-secondary leadership discipline.

• Progressive experience in a senior role in post-secondary administration.
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment supporting adult learners from a diverse background.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker, you bring:

• Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of adult learning.
• Superior organization, collaboration, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem solving, time management and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Creativity and analytical thinking.
• Resilience and flexibility in a complex, rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to develop internal and external partnerships.
• Working knowledge of project management would be an asset.
• Working understanding of competency-based credentials would be an asset.

SALARY: $114,556 - $143,224 reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.