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Senior Education Manager (Staff Position)
Full-time, 3 year term leave position. Application deadline November 1st, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Job Summary
The Senior Education Manager is responsible for planning and managing the development and implementation of the School of Creative Writing’s graduate and undergraduate online and blended courses, non-credit educational programs, and related projects and initiatives in teaching and learning.
The Senior Education Manager develops grant proposals to secure funding for new initiatives as well as the transformation of existing courses into blended and online course delivery models. The manager identifies new educational programming opportunities, oversees and collaborates in market research, commissions and helps develop marketing plans, prepares budgets and cost analyses, and provides support to faculty developing and transforming courses, with a specific focus on working with curriculum developers to design resources for online course delivery.
Organizational Status
Reports directly to the School’s Director and works collaboratively and, where necessary, in an oversight role with faculty members, various full-and part-time staff involved in academic operations, and work-learn student and graduate academic assistants.
Work Performed
Program Development
- Plans and manages the design and implementation of educational programming programs and initiatives within the school and is accountable for project development from initiation to closure.
- Works collaboratively with faculty and senior leadership to establish project goals and objectives.
- Develops effective project plans including scope, design, schedule, and project team responsibilities; develops tracking tools; monitors and communicates progress; manages and communicates changes to project scope and schedule.
- Conducts needs assessments and consults with stakeholders to identify new and existing curricular requirements and provides academic support in the development and production of program offerings.
- Develops funding proposals for developing new educational projects and initiatives.
- Designs, plans and implements evaluation strategies and oversees education project evaluation activities.
Program Operations
- Manages the operation of all non-credit courses, certificates and programs in the school.
- Oversees, and provides direction to project staff to ensure efficient and optimal delivery of new or ongoing educational programs.
- Manages the ongoing maintenance and regular renewal of existing course materials.
- Manages repositories of curricular materials, including databases of modular, reusable video clips.
- Leads development of communication strategies and marketing campaigns for assigned projects; and oversees the development, planning and implementation of project and program-specific marketing materials, in collaboration with the school’s communication coordinator.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes decisions regarding non-credit program administration and curriculum design for non-credit as well as undergraduate and graduate courses. As such, decisions in this area have both immediate and long-term impacts on the operating results of the school. Poor decisions by this person related to non-credit courses and programs would have significant negative effects on revenue generation. Decisions made regarding curriculum, program structure, and delivery have a direct impact on students’ ability to learn. The individual will be required to work independently and will need to exercise judgment in the development of relationships, program development and management.
Supervision Received
Works under broad directives set by the Director, and is expected to exhibit considerable autonomy in pursuing the strategic vision of the School. Work is reviewed with respect to adherence to broad policies and progress towards goals. The position consults with the Director, who provides direction, input and advice on course development, strategy, and financial matters.
Supervision Given
Manages staff, instructors and student employees directly and indirectly. Supervision given will vary by project/initiative.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education. Minimum of seven years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Creative Writing is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to operate strategically in a complex competitive environment. Experience in a university or academic environment preferred.
- Exceptionally strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative individual who is skilled in working in team-based projects.
- Demonstrated experience in educational programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional design.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in educational technology, information technologies, and communications tools.
- Excellent project management and technical skills.
- Experience with grant writing.
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment.
- The ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with faculty, staff, learners and the general public.