uOttawa
education
IntermediateSpecialist,AcademicProgramManagement
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“Intermediate Specialist, Academic Program Management at uOttawa. Skills: program management, academic program management, student support, planning, continuous improvement. Management of program operations. Student support”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve program objectives; promote service excellence; further student and program success; optimize resources; improve student retention; achieve service excellence; offer a high-quality student experience; protecting and maintaining the program’s reputation
Industry & Context.
interpreting performance metrics to support evidence-based decision-making; Ability to simplify and explain regulations and procedures; Determines risks and applies contingency measures; Ensuring that necessary corrective measures are taken to improve student retention
Availability to work outside of regular hours, Availability to travel outside the region, Bilingualism — French and English (spoken and written), Proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute for second official language (if applicable)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s in a field related to the main program activities, Three years’ relevant experience in program or project management, Experience in interpreting performance metrics to support evidence-based decision-making, Ability to work effectively in an environment where activities move quickly, requirements are stringent and deadlines are strict, Excellent organizational skills, to manage various aspects of ongoing activities, Ability to simplify and explain regulations and procedures, Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, often remotely, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Proven dedication to customer service, Availability to work outside of regular hours, Autonomy, Availability to travel outside the region, Bilingualism — French and English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQIA2S+ persons
What You'll Do.
Management of program operations
Management of student practicums
Continuous improvement
Human resources management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ensures collaboration among program staff; Consults colleagues and meets students periodically; Works with the program director, other co-ordinators and other Faculty members; Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, often remotely; Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s)
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Bilingualism — French and English (spoken and written)
Process & Methodology
program or project management, Planning, strategic planning, business plans, risk determination, contingency measures, resource identification
Full Job Description
**Follow us on[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uottawacareers/)** ** _Posting Reason:_** Replacement of a temporary position ** _Job Type:_** Employee ** _Anticipated Duration in Months_** _(for contracts and temporary assignments):_ 12 _**Job Family:**_ Academic Program Management _**# of Open Positions:**_ 1 _**Faculty/Service - Department:**_ Graduate studies_PDP Programs _**Campus:**_ Main Campus _**Union Affiliation:**_ SSUO _**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/18 _**Applications must be received******BEFORE******(YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/29 _**Hours per week:**_ 35 _**Salary Grade:**_ SSUO Grade 10 _**Salary Range:**_ $80,942.00 - $102,245.00 About the Faculty of Education The Faculty of Education, along with its commitment to the promotion, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of education in general, is actively involved in teacher training. Located on the unceded ancestral lands of Algonquin peoples, the Faculty of Education is proud to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Moreover, according to the latest QS ranking, our faculty is ranked among the top 100 in the world, and fifth in Canada, for research. **Position purpose:** Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Academic Program Management, plans, organizes, executes and continually improves areas related to program delivery. Implements plans and deliverables based on strategies to achieve program objectives and promote service excellence. Ensures strong collaboration among program staff and implements processes and procedures to optimize resources that further student and program success. **In this role, your responsibilities will include:** * **Management****of program operations:** Supervises operations (courses, workshops, training and activities) needed to support program delivery, including administrative and financial tasks, resource allocation, oversight and communication. Co-ordinates shared activities as part of joint projects within the program, optimizing res
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