Job Description

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) is seeking applications for the position of Program Officer for a 3 Year Contract. Reporting to the Manager, this position will focus on assisting with Workplace Harassment and Violent Prevention Fund programming offered through the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Officer will:

• Develop and oversee the new, grant-funded Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training at UPEI (University of Prince Edward Island)
• Track and manage the project budget - overseeing expenses and future projected costs for the project, updating the budget documentation accordingly
• Oversee the hiring of industry consultants and facilitators required for the development and overall success of the project
• Collaborate with consultants and facilitators, fostering these relationships as project activities are carried out, adhering to the grant project timeline
• Support facilitators and E-learning Specialist in the development of curriculum, website content and course materials adhering to adult learning principles and expert design methodology
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of contracts for facilitators
• Create a schedule for the rollout of all program activities, including a training schedule for the delivery of courses
• Collaborate with the E-learning Specialist to ensure the online learning platform and website are developed to a high standard of excellence
• Manage participant registrations and program-related communication for both streams of the programming, in consultation with OCEPD staff
• Generate reports to the government as required under the grant program specifications
• Collaborate with OCEPD staff and UPEI in the development of advertising and marketing materials for the grant project
• Assist the E-learning specialist in the creation, organization, dissemination, and maintenance of course evaluations and surveys/research data, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform program modifications
• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of program quality, providing feedback to facilitators
• Contribute to ongoing projects and activities in the OCEPD as required
• Other duties, as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Education, or a related field
• Preference given to candidates with 2 years or more of experience with project management, organizing, operations, managing budgets and generating reports
• Experience in Adult Education, Instructional Design and/or Curriculum Development would be considered a strong asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills; the covering letter and resume will be used to assess written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various forms of technology; extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, Colleague, Moodle, 25Live, and myUPEI
• Demonstrated experience working in a diverse and busy (high-volume) client service environment, with superior interpersonal skills
• Intercultural competence and function as an effective member of a team
• Demonstrate superior customer service orientation and attention to detail; previous communications centered experience would be an asset
• Ability to successfully advance multiple competing priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability

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 . 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.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

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

University of Prince Edward Island