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Program Director, Corporate and Continuing Education School of Continuing Education Competition No. 26.04.70 Closing Date FullTime Continuing (35 hours per week) $103,533 to $139,964 per annum The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The Program Director, Corporate and Continuing Education provides leadership for the noncredit and corporate training areas. The director provides expertise and support in leading, planning, and delivering online, blended and facetoface courses and programs within the School of Continuing Education. This involves working with staff, faculty, instructors, and external stakeholders, including business and industry to develop and maintain highquality programs. This position leads the noncredit programming and corporate training, providing OOS supervision, leadership, and guidance to a diverse team of MSA, contract, and sessional positions. You will be responsible for building and maintaining external corporate and community relationships as it pertains to upskilling and reskilling needs. You will also be a part of the schools senior leadership and work collaboratively with the Associate Dean, Director of Finance and Dean. Key responsibilities include: Leading the majority of noncredit programs within SCE in terms of strategic direction, cutting edge educational approaches, technology adoption and utilisation and quality and service standards; Supporting the teams to ensure a client (internal/external) and student focused approach; Providing direct oversight and support to the senior program managers; Leading the direction for noncredit corporate and professional training with the Senior program manager and Deans office; In consultation with others exploring the value proposition of different tools and processes relating to the design and delivery of credentials (including microcredentials) courses, workshops, and programs for a diverse student group; In consultation with Centre for Teaching and Learning supporting faculty and staff with issues and training needs on MacEwan''s LMS; Determining priorities in consultation with others and working collaboratively with staff, instructors, subject matter experts and industry partners in the design and development of programs, course frameworks and learning materials including rubrics and evaluation; Advising staff and working with stakeholders in developing programs, proposals, and grant applications; Monitoring assigned projects and activities including identifying project status, analysing, and identifying any variances, identifying risks, suggesting project improvements, and implementing and monitoring any change requirements; and Building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders in the community and industry as relevant for upskilling and reskilling. Skills Strong leadership skills with a collaborative style; Knowledge in the design and development of online learning and facetoface courses; strong teaching and facilitation ability; Significant network and relationship building expertise; Possession of excellent project management skills. Must be able to manage projects through various stages: from planning (including conducting research using a variety of resources), through management of the execution of the project, to evaluation; Awareness of trends and changes in continuing education, adult education, and /or corporate learning and development; The ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks; Possession of excellent writing and oral communication skills. Proofreading skills are also required; Knowledge of learning management systems is considered an asset; Knowledge of the entrepreneurial support system in Edmonton; Knowledge of course planning and assessment including competencybased learning; Experience and comfort working in a diverse environment; and Significant existing industry and community connections as relevant for upskilling and reskilling. Qualifications A minimum of a masters degree in (adult) education, business, educational leadership, or related field. A minimum of 10 years experience working in a postsecondary institution or in a learning and development corporate role. Minimum of 7 years in a leadership position. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research projects within an educational context. Experience in corporate or contract training. Preference will be given to candidates with additional qualifications or knowledge of continuing education, adult learning, online learning and/or corporate learning and development. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Position Requirements This position is on campus only. When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is included under the Out of Scope employee policy (D1015). Applications sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within MacEwan University. Accessibility Statement We strive to provide an inclusive and barrierfree work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact and we will support you to the best of our ability. Personal Information Collection Notification The personal information collected through MacEwan Universitys application for employment and is used to determine your qualifications for employment. If your application progresses to the next stage of the hiring process, this information may be shared with nonHR members of the hiring committee and interview panel. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, contact Human Resources at or phone (780) 4975434. MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialised persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equitydeserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr