Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.
The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.
The Academic Programs & Instruction Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of all academic programs at the college. This role ensures the continuous improvement and high-quality delivery of instruction across departments, aligning programs with institutional goals, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in post-secondary education. The position plays a pivotal leadership role, guiding academic operations, faculty development, and program integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all academic programs across the college.
• Lead continuous program evaluation and improvement processes, including alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Department Heads, Program Managers, and academic support roles (Programs & Instruction Coordinator, Teaching & Learning Specialist, Program Analyst).
• Collaborate with faculty leadership to implement instructional best practices and effective learning environments.
• Guide strategic academic planning, course scheduling, and program development in response to learner, community, and labor market needs.
• Advise on instructional quality, curriculum alignment, and academic performance metrics.
• Partner with other college departments to ensure integrated, learner-centered approaches.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, or program management in a post-secondary environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership and team management in a complex academic setting.
• Expertise in curriculum alignment, instructional quality, and academic operations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards in post-secondary education.
• Proficient in data-informed decision-making and strategic planning.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all academic programs across the college.
• Lead continuous program evaluation and improvement processes, including alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Department Heads, Program Managers, and academic support roles (Programs & Instruction Coordinator, Teaching & Learning Specialist, Program Analyst).
• Collaborate with faculty leadership to implement instructional best practices and effective learning environments.
• Guide strategic academic planning, course scheduling, and program development in response to learner, community, and labor market needs.
• Advise on instructional quality, curriculum alignment, and academic performance metrics.
• Partner with other college departments to ensure integrated, learner-centered approaches