Saint Mary’s University

Duties as the Project Manager, Academic Field Schools and Exchanges include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the maintenance and expansion of relationships with respect to field schools (including language schools) and exchanges.
• Exploring and assisting in the establishment of new academic field schools and exchanges in consultation with faculty members, and academic administrators, including staff in International Mobility and the Office of the Registrar and Associate Vice-President Enrollment Management as appropriate.
• Assisting in identifying prospective students by organizing information sessions and visiting classes to promote specific field schools and exchanges.
• Working closely with the Associate Deans, academic departments and programs, and supporting them in their efforts to develop field schools and exchanges.
• Consulting with relevant personnel in other Faculties as appropriate.
• Working closely with the Communications Officer to develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Working closely with the Communication Officer to collect and communicate field experiences to assist with the engagement of current Saint Mary's students and liaising with Recruitment to highlight opportunities for incoming students.
• Liaising with International Mobility to ensure that students and faculty members are aware of practical matters related to international travel, including safety and security.
• Working closely with the Academic Advisors to identity student opportunities related to specific programs.
• Working closely with the Academic Advisors to build upon the relationship with BNU (Zhuhai) in order to facilitate Saint Mary's student participation in the BNUZ summer exchange program.
• Working on relationships with existing or potential partner organizations, including other universities, communities, and partner organizations.
• Participating in Faculty Open Houses.

As the successful Program Manager you will possess an undergraduate degree with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience or a graduate degree and two (2) years of related experience. You will demonstrate excellent writing and oral communication skills; strong presentation skills; and the ability to work independently, but also as part of a team. Knowledge of academic programs and regulations, knowledge of the opportunities and challenges of field schools and exchanges in an academic setting and the ability to work cross-culturally will round out your success in this position.

The ideal candidate will also be an energetic individual, with the ability to work with a broad cross-section of stakeholders (including students, professors, administrators, and others). The ideal candidate will work primarily on the campus but will undertake periodic travel to support specific activities and will also be required to work outside of normal working hours from time-to-time.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

The search committee will begin to consider applications on September 14, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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