Manager of Academic Quality, Development & Institutional Research

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Manager of Academic Quality, Development & Institutional Research

COMPETITION NUMBER: 715
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2024 @ 11:59PM MST

RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION  

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Research and Academic Innovation as the Manager, Academic Quality, Development, & Institutional Research .

Reporting to the Dean, Research and Academic Innovation, the Manager, Academic Quality, Development, & Institutional Research is a member of the Research and Innovation (RAI) Senior leadership team and a member of the College’s Senior Academic Leadership Team, SALT. The mission of the Research and Academic Innovation portfolio is to continually improve and grow the learning product and experience by evolving the curriculum, developing faculty, embracing quality assurance, leading educational technologies use, and fostering applied research. This role plays a key part in achieving this mission.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Create a long-term plan to build new programming and credentials to broaden the program mix to ensure NorQuest meets the needs of industry and student demand. 
• Provide expertise and leadership to faculty, staff, and subject matter experts engaged in program development and renewal, to ensure quality programming is produced and maintained.
• Provide strategic leadership to the overall direction and delivery of all aspects of Program Evaluations & Quality Assurance.
• Lead market research to identify new program opportunities in a rapidly changing competitive landscape and outside of our current lanes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, such as Deans, as well as external stakeholders to obtain input and direction and establish partnerships.
• Ensure that existing programs undergo a program of cyclical review and updating to stay current and competitive.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the academic quality assurance framework, taking a strategic view of the accreditation, academic learning outcomes, graduate and success indicators, and quality assurance processes, analyzing them as a whole, identifying and capitalizing on synergies, and making recommendations in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise and leadership to faculty, staff, and subject matter experts engaged in program development and renewal, to ensure quality programming is produced and maintained.
• Advocate, influence, and liaise with applicable government ministries throughout the development, submission, and approval cycles of new and existing programs.
• Provide direction for the planning, growth, reporting, ease, and accessibility of the Institutional Research Office. Including the support of metrics for the colleges strategic plan reporting and annual survey cycle.
• Manage relationships by understanding organizational strategy, understanding organizational needs, translating needs to competencies, matching the right process to faculty needs, managing process, verifying stakeholder expectations are being met, and managing the overall program evaluation and development process.
• Ensure metrics & associated indicators (quantitative or qualitative) are collected to address and assist institutional goals and strategies as well as government requirements.
• Support work with Senior Leaders to identify strategic information needs for a wide range of operational and management initiatives and to analyze data in response to those identified needs.
• Develop and recommend strategic direction for new program development, Quality assurance and Institutional Research, coordinating goals, resources, and results.
• Understand and executes on complex, interrelated, fast-moving initiatives that require interdependence and coordinated efforts.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Master’s Degree in Education or related, training/certification in program evaluation, data analytics or accreditation experience is an asset.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• 3-5 years in academic leadership roles.
• 8+ years of direct teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.  
• Progressive experience in senior post-secondary administration, especially experience leading innovation in higher education.
• Experience in program or product development and administration 
• Proven experience and success managing multi-disciplinary academic initiatives.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in facilitation.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships.
• Experience and training in contract administration and project management.
• Outstanding personal leadership skills: superior communication, organization, collaboration, change management, problem solving, time management and facilitation skills are required in our complex, rapidly changing environment.
• Capable, credible, and committed to advancing anti-racism, decolonization, equity, and inclusion at NorQuest.
• A desire to help build an extraordinary workplace culture because meaningful work in a thriving culture surrounded by people with a shared commitment to helping learners transform their lives is an incredible opportunity.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (specifically, MS Office suite, including Teams and Microsoft BI).
• Working knowledge of project management and collaboration tools would be an asset.

SALARY:  $111,219-$139,052 anually,reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a fulltimepermanent 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.

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 [email protected].

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.