Full job description

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Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Manager, Academic Programs and Student Services oversees the strategic and operational management of Undergraduate (UG) Programs, Graduate and Professional Development programs in the College of Health Sciences, including but not limited to the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc), the AI & Health Graduate Certificate and non-credit programming for working professionals.

The Manager will lead a team of full and part-time staff, ensuring excellent service to students and other stakeholders, strategically support and manage all facets of academic program delivery, oversee financial and human resource management, risk management, and build and strengthen partnerships, both internal and external to the University.

The College of Health Sciences unites the University of Alberta’s health-focused faculties and schools to enable a new level of interdisciplinary research and teaching that advances human health and wellness across individual, community, and global contexts. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the college supports innovative, large-scale research initiatives and integrated educational programs that span the full continuum of care and health promotion.

The college includes the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Together, these units drive excellence in health sciences education, research, and clinical innovation, supporting the university’s broader mission to lead in discovery, learning, and the advancement of societal well-being for the decade ahead and beyond.

The first year of this role will focus heavily on the successful implementation of the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc), a new, 4-year undergraduate program that will begin taking applications in Fall 2026, for program start in Fall 2027. This will entail the incumbent using their knowledge of and experience in academic programs, governance, teaching and learning and student services, and their understanding of best practices to ensure the successful launch of the BHSc program.

Leadership & Supervision

• Oversees staff within the Student Services unit, including student advisors and WIL coordinators.
• Mentors and coaches staff to foster a service-oriented environment that values students, staff, Faculty, parents, alumni, donors and the public.
• Provides regular feedback and annual performance reviews for direct reports and monitors feedback and reviews of indirect reports.
• Ensures appropriate training and development opportunities exist for staff.

Financial Management

• Develops realistic budgets and forecasts for all Academic Program areas, including the BHSc program, the AI & Health GC, teaching (instructors) and teaching supports, recruitment, international activities, and non-credit programming.
• Allocates and controls fiscal resources of the Unit to ensure proper budgetary control and accountability to the College and University.
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