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Project Manager - Education Initiatives - Faculty of Education (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
80E21R
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Project Manager - Education Initiatives
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position (Grant Funded)
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and education

Term:

As soon as possible until April 30, 2022 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

UPEI Faculty of Education invites applications for the position of Project Manager for Education initiatives.  The position focuses primarily on project management for the Certificate in Educational Leadership in Nunavut (CELN) program and other programs in Nunavut. The Project Manager will report to the Dean of Education and the Academic Lead of CELN (80%), but also manages other initiatives which support the programs of the Faculty of Education (20%). The range of duties for the project will include the overall management, administrative, and financial services support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

For the CELN program, the successful candidate will:

  • Manage and monitor the budgets and financial transactions
  • Annually submit financial report of programs
  • Assist in writing reports, handbook
  • Update policies
  • Manage the ordering, delivery/distribution of copying and shipping of course package to Nunavut for courses
  • Assist in the identification and collection of Inuit educational resources
  • Manage public relations connected with the programs
  • Write articles and updates for communication and media purposes
  • Manage and coordinate travel arrangements associated with programs
  • Organize agendas, arrangements for, attend and take minutes for meetings
  • Acquire signed photo-release forms and take photos related to programs
  • Continually update website
  • If required, travel to Nunavut to assist in program implementation
  • Assist in the development, support, and presentation of educational initiatives related to programs
  • Facilitate assessment of programs
  • Work alongside the Faculty of Education, Graduate Programs Administrative Support person to ensure maintenance of records for students who have been/are registered in the program
  • Gain a solid understanding of the CELN Memorandum of Agreement and other cooperative agreements between the UPEI and the Government of Nunavut
  • Perform other duties, as required

In support of other faculty initiatives, duties may also include research, marketing, assessment, and other supports for Faculty of Education initiatives and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Completion of Undergraduate Degree in a related field
  • Experience working and researching within Inuit/Aboriginal communities is an asset
  • Knowledge of Inuit education, culture, languages and history is an asset
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team in an Inuit context
  • Previous successful project management experience and qualifications
  • Excellent writing, editing and multi-media computer technology skills
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize and process qualitative data and information
  • Experience developing, managing and reporting budgets
  • Strong administrative skills related to project management
Application Instructions:

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.

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.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.