Program Officer - Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development *Reposted*
Commensurate with qualifications
As soon as possible for a three (3) year term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is seeking a Program Officer to provide operational support and oversight of a suite of continuing education/professional development certificate programs and courses. This position will work closely with the Program Manager in supporting the ongoing development and administration of the strategic recruitment of students and clients to UPEI’s Professional Development Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop an annual calendar of non-credit program and course offerings that is grounded in community need and training trends; ensuring revenue targets will be met via registration revenue
- Research and execute alternative revenue streams including contract proposals, new partnerships, grant/funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals in collaboration with the Business Officer
- In conjunction with the Business Officer, actively participate in identifying and prospecting opportunities for continuing education/professional development programs/courses while working with other departments to build partnership opportunities
- Work with content experts to develop new programming in alignment with adult learning principles and expert design methodology
- Provide curriculum and instructional design expertise in the development of new programming and provide support to facilitators and content experts in these areas
- Guide and support facilitators and content experts on adult learning principles and best practices for professional development and continuing education course delivery
- Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients and facilitators
- In partnership with the Business Officer provide programming expertise for the development of proposals in response to client customized training requests and requests for proposals
- Develop and maintain budgetary and financial activities of the office (e.g. monitor budget, process/approve payments) in collaboration with the Business Officer
- Track course registration, payment details for budgeting purposes
- Prepare and maintain contracts for facilitators
- Update website and create and maintain online calendar of courses and programs
- Monitor and evaluate program quality and provide feedback to facilitators
- Create, organize, disseminate, and maintain course evaluations and surveys/research data
- Establish and implement policies and procedures for effective and efficient management of the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (i.e. transfer / collection / attendance / cancellation / payment arrangements / hospitality / etc.)
- Other duties as may be required
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking a person with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a combined minimum of three-year (3) years of experience planning, organizing, leading administrative services operations (this could include but is not limited to: planning, administering & maintaining budgets; preparing reports; etc.)
The successful applicant must possess the following:
- Experience in Adult Education, Instructional Design and/or Curriculum Development would be considered a strong asset
- Strong written and oral communication skills; the covering letter and resume will be used to assess written communication skills
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various forms of technology; extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, Colleague, Moodle, 25Live, and myUPEI
- Demonstrated experience working in a diverse and busy (high-volume) client service environment
- Demonstrate superior customer service orientation and attention to detail; previous communications centered experience would be an asset
- Ability to successfully advance multiple competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
UPEI will require mandatory full Covid 19 vaccination for all students, staff, and faculty. Exemptions only apply for medical, religious, or cultural reasons in accordance with the UPEI Covid 19 mandatory vaccination policy.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
Previous applicants from Competition #154E21 need not reapply.
