Closing Date: May 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Office of the Vice-Provost Academic Administration

The Vice-Provost Academic Administration office oversees UNB's academic planning and support, program quality assurance and accreditation, instructor contracts, and faculty labour relations.

The Academic Planning Office provides support to UNB faculties and senior management in the development of academic programming and quality assurance.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton or Saint John Campus | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

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

Salary Range: $48,436 - $62,964 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Manager of Academic Planning, the Academic Project Specialist develops, implements, manages and tracks the specific institutional projects as initiated by the office of the Vice-Provost Academic Administration.

• Lead project initiatives and implement plans to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate, document, and participate in multiple committees and project related events.
• Prepare and assist in writing program and project proposals and descriptions.
• Produce a variety of complex documents, reports, proposals, and literature related to academic programs and projects for internal and external audiences.
• Conduct feasibility studies on new programming initiatives, including market research and analysis.
• Compile data from various sources on regional, national, and internal academic programming and employment trends.
• Liaise with faculties and departments to foster a collaborative and open program development process.
• Prepare presentations and present to internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education.

Additional Strengths:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is 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.