Closing Date: May 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM

FACULTY OF BUSINESS - MBA PROGRAM

The MBA Program in the Faculty of Business on the Saint John Campus is a one-year intensive program with specializations in Business Development and Professional Sales, Project Management, International Business, and Entrepreneurship. We have a globally diverse, mature, student population and as a program we strive to consistently innovate to meet complex business demands. We are AACSB accredited and ranked in the top 20 MBA Programs in Canada by the QS World MBA Rankings.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time|1-Year Term | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours:

Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions: 

Some flexibility in hours of work may be required.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of the MBA Program and working with a team of high performing professionals, this position will provide strategic outcomes-based leadership in academic programming, class management and program integrity. The Academic Programming & Student Support Specialist will have an opportunity to provide coaching and problem-solving solutions for students and faculty members as they navigate the program and contemplate career goals. This position is responsible for oversight of the academic components of the program including responsibilities related to AACSB accreditation and continuous improvement.

• Represent MBA and liaise with AACSB oversight committee. Manage and monitor AACSB academic requirements.
• Collect data, analyze, and prepare routine reports using academic, faculty and student data.
• Manage, review, monitor and process reports on PLO/CLO review. Manage AOL assessment activities.
• Brief, review, and train faculty and staff regularly on AACSB accreditation.
• Develop/update, review, and implement student-focused policy and regulations.
• Monitor, review, and enforce prerequisites.
• Monitor and record Senate decisions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a curriculum review strategy.
• Support student registration, settlement activities, student accommodation and access to university services.
• Schedule regular instructor and student feedback sessions. Arrange follow ups as necessary.
• Manage classroom support, including arranging for markers and invigilators.
• Oversee MBA society budget development and implementation. Oversee MBA Society activities.
• Develop customized programs of study for individuals and organizations.
• Advise and provide program management for part-time students.
• Manage advanced standing, transfer credit assessment, and January starts.
• Advise students on study abroad opportunities and support their transition into study abroad options.
• Identify students at risk and manage program restrictions.
• Track and support academic misconduct complaints (Instructors) and the appeals process (Students).
• Develop and propose a yearly budget and operate within an approved budget amount.
• Develop, maintain, and track budget related to the role (marking, instructor support, invigilation).
• Propose and submit yearly work plan with target outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely process mapping related to job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in either the academic or corporate context.

Additional Strengths:

• Graduate-level degree preferred
• MBA and coaching experience are considered strong assets.
• Proven experience in conflict management, culturally diverse environments, and high-stress situations.
• Experience with Accreditation would be considered as an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a necessity.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances, manage multiple projects at one time, and develop/maintain relationships.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.