Nova Scotia Community College

What you'll be doing...

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning and management of medium-to-large-scale continuing education project(s) for the academic portfolio. This includes managing project resources and stakeholders (internal and external), and the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with organizational, academic and school strategy, commitments, and goals.

The project manager will collaborate with Schools and departments to develop an overall strategy and plan to address continuing education academic/career/workforce development needs and projects across academic that are viable, effective and relevant.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary degree (ideally in Education or a related human services). Project Management certification would be considered an asset
• You have a minimum of five (5) years of recent and related progressively responsible occupational experience in post-secondary education, which includes program planning and/or program development.
• You have demonstrated proficiency using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, SharePoint, and PeopleSoft.
• You possess experience with project management tools and methods
• You have experience functionally leading teams or project teams
• You possess demonstrated experience in program planning, development and launch
• Experience in presentation/facilitation
• Experience in hiring and managing faculty and staff
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in continuing education program planning, development and delivery
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You have strong project management skills
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to project management
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in client service and program delivery
• You demonstrate an ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
• You have a strong understanding of organizational interdependencies, interfaces and processes
• You have a demonstrated ability to research issues, identify trends and relevant topics, develop programs and plans that reflect research findings

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.