Job Description

Faculty/Department Centre for Continuing Education Unit CCE-Staff Postings Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on higher education? The University of Regina is looking for a dynamic and strategic

Program Manager

to lead the charge in shaping the future of flexible learning. As the Program Manager for the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), you'll play a crucial role in planning and delivering a wide range of degree-credit courses.



The Program Manager plays a pivotal role in the strategic, daily, and long-term planning of the division's programs at the University of Regina. This position is responsible for managing and implementing the delivery of flexible degree credit courses and programs. Key responsibilities include planning, consulting, and recommending offerings for live-streamed, online, night, weekend, summer, and face-to-face courses at regional colleges. This role is critical to ensuring the unit meets its objectives of increasing student access to university education and achieving the Centre for Continuing Education's (CCE) revenue targets. This activity results in approximately 45,000 enrolments and over 1,000 courses administered annually.



As the CCE Flexible Learning Division operates on a revenue-generating model, the smooth delivery and success of flexible, distance, and online course offerings, overseen daily by this position, are essential to its revenue stream and the University of Regina's budget.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Planning:

Foster innovation and strategic initiatives to enhance flexible learning opportunities, including high school accelerated, online, live-streamed, blended, and face-to-face credit courses and certificates. Conduct program opportunity analysis to determine course and program needs and inform the DDLC committee on program gaps to guide course funding. Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and deliver new programs. Recommending, contributing to new MOUs with external partners, including Regional College program agreements, and other external partners. Collaborate with Associate Deans and Department Heads.

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain relationships with external partners. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure course offerings meet needs. Contribute to recruitment, enrolment management, and strategic objectives. Serve as the main contact for Regional Colleges. Liaise with internal partners. Collaborate on MOUs for program development and delivery.

Operationalization and Administrative Oversight:

Operationalize and administer external and internal MOUs. Manage a course schedule of approximately 1,000 courses per year, considering enrolment patterns and regional colleges' needs. Oversee day-to-day operations of the Flexible Learning Division, including high school accelerated programs, statistical data collection, enrolment targets, revenue-sharing agreements, auditing, and cancellation planning. Process mapping to increase efficiencies. Continually review procedures to improve communication and streamline processes.

Financial Management:

Assist in developing the division's cost-recovery budget. Conduct financial forecasting and monitor cost-recovery to meet performance targets. Manage cancellation documents with Faculties to ensure revenue generation. Collaborate with faculties on a revenue-sharing model. Approve cross-subsidization with faculties. Approve TA use and hours.

Human Resources:

Lead a diverse team of CUPE and APT members, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Develop and manage performance systems, including setting expectations, evaluations, and feedback. Oversee employee development programs, identifying training needs, organizing workshops, and supporting professional certifications. Delegate and review duties as required.

Plus More:

Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned - your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

Why Join Us?

At the University of Regina, we're more than just a campus - we're a community!

Join our team and enjoy:

Meaningful Impact:

Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Professional Growth:

We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.

Work-Life Balance:

We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!

Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace:

We value diversity and inclusivity. You'll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.

Innovation Culture:

We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

Competitive Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!



Join us in creating innovative learning opportunities while contributing to the University's success!
Position Requirements

What You'll Bring to this Position:

Bachelor's degree; Minimum 5 years' experience in a university setting; Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:

Proficient computer skills and knowledge of current educational technologies; Ability to collaborate with various partners with the University; Ability to develop, maintain, and manage key relationships with external stakeholders such as School Divisions and Regional Colleges; Analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex problem Experience working in a cost -recovery environment and flexible program delivery is an asset; Knowledge of gap analysis to analyze current inventory and develop new courses; Leadership skills to manage a team and to provide strategic direction; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Thorough understanding of cost-recovery budgeting

Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $69,655 - $94,007 Annually Status Permanent Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some travel and irregular hours may be required.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information

Contact Information

Job Open Date

02/19/2025

Job Close Date

02/25/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application today!

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.