Program Launch Director, Vaughan

Location

Vaughan, ON | Canada

Job description

Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts .

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Launch Director to assist in the development, launch, and delivery of the Master of Science in Emergency/Disaster Management program at the Vaughan campus of Niagara University. In advance of the launch of the program in January 2024, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the program's curriculum, learning outcomes, and related materials meet Ontario regulatory standards and align with industry demands. The successful candidate will also develop and lead a recruitment strategy for the program -b y creating public awareness of the program offering and by cultivating relationships with partner organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Working with faculty members and industry stakeholders, develop a complete program curriculum for Master of Science in Emergency/Disaster Management, including course map and individual course outlines.
• Develop measurable learning outcomes that are aligned with the PEQAB Program Content Standard and employer-demanded competencies.
• Incorporate Canadian content and Indigenous perspectives throughout the program.
• Compile all materials into a well-organized document that meets regulatory submission guidelines.
• Recruit 6-8 individuals for a Program Advisory Committee (PAC). This should include at least one academic from a partner institution and should contain a diverse range of industry professionals.
• Design and execute a recruitment strategy to yield an initial program cohort.
• Develop relationships with partner organizations for the purposes of student recruitment and creation of internship and employment opportunities.
• Deliver course(s) in the program and lead recruitment of additional faculty members.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience in curriculum development, documentation, or related roles, preferably within an educational or academic setting.
• Strong understanding of educational standards, learning outcomes, and curriculum alignment.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with Canadian educational standards and Indigenous perspectives is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools for document creation and formatting.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively within a team and gather input from diverse stakeholders.

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Salary

$85k - $100k per year