University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: June 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Vice-Provost Academic Administration

The Vice-Provost Academic Administration office oversees UNB's academic planning and support, program quality assurance and accreditation, instructor contracts, and faculty labour relations.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Location: Fredericton or Saint John campus | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

· Occasional travel between Fredericton and Saint John Campuses is required.

Salary Range: $48,900 - $66,646 per annum

This is the salary range as of July 1st

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to Manager, Academic Planning, the Quality Assurance Coordinator is essential in making sure that the quality assurance reviews of all academic and non-academic units on both campuses are completed within the time constraints required by MPHEC and/or other bodies and ensures that the review process is conducted according to the policies and procedures as directed by MPHEC and the university.

• Provide administrative support to the Vice-Provost in support of Quality Assurance initiatives at UNB.
• Coordinate and schedule all academic and non-academic program reviews following the guidelines of UNB policies and procedures on quality assurance as well as MPHEC.
• Prepare annual quality assurance reports for the Senate Academic Planning & Resource Committees on both campuses.
• Create and maintain a database of all quality assurance review findings and action plans.
• Create reports from the database to track follow-up & action plans.
• Participate in, take minutes, and facilitate activities of the Quality Assurance Program Review Committee.
• Act as the direct contact person for both campuses relating to quality assurance matters.
• Coordinate and schedule site visits for the Vice-Provost for program accreditation initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and materials for the Vice-Provost for program accreditation initiatives.
• Manage timelines and communicate with Dean's and Faculty Administrators for both campuses on the Quality Assurance review process.
• Assist faculty and departments in inviting external reviews for quality assurance.
• Liaise with MPHEC, University Secretariat, and other internal and external stakeholders with respect to Quality Assurance Reviews.
• Provide communication support to the Vice-Provost in support of program accreditation initiatives.
• Provide financial support to the vice-provost in support of Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Manage the Quality Assurance operating budget.
• Process travel claims and honorariums.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in a related field.

Additional Strengths:

• A University Degree in Business Administration or a related field is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with University Policies & Procedures, MPHEC policies and guidance concerning quality assurance guidelines would be considered a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to address a wide variety of audiences with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.