University of Fredericton

Academic Essential Functions

• Review and monitor the currency, quality, rigor, and completeness of courses within the curriculum; make recommendations for improvement
• Coach faculty to ensure quality facilitation/delivery of curriculum; refer under- performing faculty to the Dean
• Address faculty/student issues bringing conflict resolution or provide documentation for escalation
• Assist in program and institutional review, including accreditation and assessment; provide required information for maintenance of any university certifications and/or accreditations
• Ensure compliance with academic accreditation requirements, appropriate academic regulations, and policies and processes
• Assist the Dean with the development of the alumni network
• Assist the Dean with building connections with our current student base by way of live or recorded welcoming messages at the start of each session, arranging occasional speakers, and utilizing social media to maintain student support
• Assist the Dean with maintaining excellent working relationships with faculty and students
• Assist the Dean in working on curriculum, personnel and workload management issues
• (Sandermoen only) Assisting the Dean with establishing and/or maintaining excellent relationships with key external stakeholder groups, specifically: 1) corporate clients for major student projects (e.g., Integration Projects); 2) corporate employers of current students and/or future student hires; 3) the business academic community in Canada; 4) the business community in New Brunswick and Canada, especially professional associations, chambers of commerce and media; and 5) key provincial officials
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Administrative Essential Functions

• Provide input into the program annual budget
• Identify potential faculty; assist in orientating/training new faculty
• Assist in the recruitment of new students and the development of marketing strategies
• Ensure compliance with applicable university policies; recommend policy changes if required
• Provide input into program planning and goals; supplementation the implementation of strategic plan
• Plan for faculty staffing needs and workload distribution; make recommendations to address the needs and workload distribution
• Support the deployment of any new systems, processes, or formats
• Anticipate program problems and develop/recommend resolution strategies; serve as a resource for others in resolving issues and problems.
• Actively participate in administration and faculty meetings
• Recommend other sources of revenue
• Communicate information involving complex matters, which may involve using persuasion and negotiation.
• Represent the University in external functions as may be required
• Participate on committees as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a virtual environment; utilize team skills to attain mutually acceptable results
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing processes that bring about the successful completion of specific deliverables
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various constituents; strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge of university operations, including trends in online education
• Demonstrated understanding of curriculum development
• Ability to make decisions and take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences
• Customer service orientation

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Degree from an accredited university with education administration or business degree; preferred degree is in a discipline applicable to the University's academic division
• 10 years of progressive work experience in administration/management in the areas of the discipline assigned
• 5 years' administrative/curriculum development experience in an academic institution
• 3 years working in an online education environment
• Experience with representing the interests of an academic unit in discussions and negotiations with faculty and senior administrators

The University of Fredericton is fully recognized as a degree-granting institution by the Province of New Brunswick. Our mission is to provide our students with an exciting, rewarding and affordable lifelong learning path of professional education, with programs scheduled to accommodate both professional and personal lives.

Compensation Package

In addition to your base compensation, joining the UFred team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance, Professional Development, and Service opportunities.

• Wellness and Balance: UFred employees start their career by completing a Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace course. They actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care, as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years, as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements, subsidized gym memberships, and Wellness days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
• Professional Development: UFred supports both internal and external opportunities to support your development needs.
• Service: UFred employees actively participate in a wide range of volunteer and fundraising initiatives within and around the Fredericton Community on a regular basis.

Application process

To apply please forward a cover letter, references, and unofficial degree transcripts by e-mail to [email protected].

The University of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, University of Fredericton will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.