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Manager Academic Programs and Strategic Projects
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
Primary Category Page:
Staff and Management
Division:
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Requisition
Department: CSAHS-Office of the Dean
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose
The Manager, Academic Programs and Strategic Projects provides advice and support to the Associate Dean, Academic (ADA), Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies (ADRGS), and the Dean, on matters related to the undergraduate learning experience and strategic projects across the College, thereby enhancing the impact of our programs and strategic projects on student outcomes, research outcomes, staff and faculty experiences, and the reputation of the College to outside partners.
The College has five academic departments and approximately 130 faculty. Undergraduate enrollment exceeds 8000 majors registered in undergraduate programs across the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science programs. Graduate enrolment exceeds 360 students registered in departmental, inter-department, inter-college, and inter-institutional programs.
The Manager works in partnership with the CSAHS Associate Deans, the Associate Director, Graduate Studies, Strategic Planning, & Program Innovation (ADGSSPPI), program committees, department curriculum committees, and undergraduate coordinators and plays a key role in supporting and spearheading new initiatives and pilot projects that are aligned with CSAHS’s strategic plan. In the coming year, activities focused on managing our recent growth and increasing collaboration and coordination across our disciplinary units will be particularly active, and experience in this area is especially welcome.
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing strategic advice to the Associate Dean Academic and departments regarding new and existing undergraduate programs, including program quality assessment and reporting, new program areas, learning outcomes and their measurement, and student recruitment and retention.
In collaboration with departments and programs, oversee the development and implementation of new curriculum initiatives, including international programs.
Managing and coordinating the procedures for curriculum proposals and quality review procedures. This includes the development of documentation for these processes and ensuring correctness and thoroughness of material provided by departments and programs.
Collecting, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from varied sources to inform development of implementation plans.
Oversight of the curriculum planning cycle for the College.
Developing and monitoring mechanisms for the measurement of progress on undergraduate strategic initiatives.
Providing leadership and support for the College’s Hub for Teaching and Learning Excellence Committee for implementing projects related to both graduate and undergraduate priorities.
Requirements
A Master’s degree in a related field (PhD degree preferred) with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed analytical, creative problem solving and planning skills.
Demonstrated management and administrative skills, as well as ability to negotiate and provide advice.
Ability to collect, manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from varied sources.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of diverse professionals including faculty and university staff.
Knowledge of Canadian undergraduate programs, especially in the social and applied human sciences, an understanding of teaching and learning principles, knowledge of undergraduate policies and degree regulations, including quality assurance processes.
Knowledge and/or lived experience of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization topics, especially as these relate to university teaching.
Employee Type:
Regular
Position Number:
Classification: P&M FT
- Band 05
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
* Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 07/15/2026
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