Manager, Health Education Programs

Job Posting: # 918311
Position: Manager, Health Education Programs (2 positions available)
Reports to: Associate Head of Academic Affairs
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $80,735 – $100,919 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Opportunity for Remote and Hybrid (Onsite & Remote): Work Arrangements Available

The Michener Institute is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to the applied health sciences professions. In January 2016 the Michener Institute integrated with University Health Network and has become the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs, The Michener Institute is committed to the vision of teaching and learning for a healthier world. Through an innovative healthcare curriculum and an engaging learning environment, The Michener Institute prepares learners to become competent and highly skilled allied health professionals.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Manager, Health Education Programs position with The Michener Institute.

Position Summary:

Michener offers a range of full and part time health science programming as well as a suite of online, hybrid, and workshop-based learning through Continuing Education Reporting to the Associate Head of Academic Affairs, the Manager plays an essential role in overseeing the development, delivery, maintenance, and overall business management, of a suite of programs. This position, specifically, is seeking a detail-oriented and creative professional to lead both new and existing programming.

The Manager will have broad accountability for program management, including continuous quality improvement, new program development, including related micro-credentials, staffing, student/learner success, and budget.

The Manager will also be expected to ensure exceptional student experience, and will, on occasion, be required to support students requiring remediation, or facilitate academic appeal processes for specific course offerings.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage program operations for both full and part time programs,
• Lead new program development
• Assess feasibility of new programs, markets, and partnerships
• Human resource accountability for faculty, instructors, and tutors
• Facilitate annual quality program and quality review in collaboration with program faculty
• Leading faculty in ongoing curriculum development
• Participate in program recruitment activities
• Ensure students/learners are supported for optimal success
• Liaison with employers, practicum sites and community professionals
• Manage and oversee program budgets, and ensure targets are being met as planned
• Contribute to Michener’s strategic growth

Position Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree, Masters degree preferred
• A health professions background is a strong asset, but not required
• Experience in undergraduate education / teaching or clinical education
• Experience in new program / curriculum development is an asset
• 5-7 years experience in a supervisory role
• Detail oriented, and strong ability to prioritize work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

Vaccines (COVID-19) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

Closing Date: Until Filled

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.