Program Manager, Business and Management

School of Continuing Education

Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation, and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.

We seek diversity in our workplace, Indigenous persons, women, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

Reporting to the Dean, the Program Manager establishes and nurtures effective links with industry, the community and other College departments to ensure relevant programming. Based on these strong relationships, the Program Manager formulates and implements a multi-year academic business plan for the Business and Management portfolio. The Program Manager is accountable for continuous development of courses and programs across multiple formats; ensuring curriculum meets the standards of the College and external regulatory and accreditation bodies, resulting in high-quality program delivery.

The Program Manager recruits, interviews, hires, manages and evaluates program staff and faculty. The Program Manager plans, executes and analyzes all financial aspects of the portfolio to deliver innovative programming through effective resource allocation. The Program Manager organizes and leads advisory committees; promotes College programs and services to the community and fosters positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, commerce, management or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current and relevant industry experience.
• Experience in human resource management including recruitment, hiring processes and performance support and management
• Proven experience in project and financial management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective partnerships both internally and externally
• A collaborative management style, including building and sustaining teams with a demonstrated strength in customer service, delivering results, handling complexity and thinking globally
• Innovative, creative problem solver with commitment to quality, service and accountability
• Leadership experience that demonstrates a collaborative approach to guiding teams through change
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Assets:

• Experience administering programs at a post-secondary level
• Experience developing and implementing student centered academic programs aligned with the philosophies of adult education and continuous learning
• Diploma or other certification/qualification related to adult or online education

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Competition Number: 2020-124

Closing Date: October 7, 2020

Salary: $76,882 - 105,195 per annum

Position Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Position Type: Full-Time Position Available

Apply by email to humanresources@rrc.ca