Program Development Specialist

Support academic leader sand Heads in development of program proposals, including budget planning to ensure financial sustainability, implementation timelines, and marketing/recruitment plans according to QU health strategic initiatives and academic planning

Assist colleges in conducting benchmark research and feasibility studies for new programs to identify and evaluate likely success of potential new programs that fit QU Health mission, are of interest to and within the capacity of colleges, and meet market demand.

Work in partnership with the curriculum enhancement and academic program review specialists at the quality assurance office and QU Health colleges and programs to plan curriculum developments including there structuring of existing programs.

Develop approaches to foster collaboration across colleges and the development of cross-college academic offerings.

Collaborate with various committees to review academic policies and guidelines related to program development, and other matters relating to academic affairs and promote innovation in curriculum development.

Collaborate with academic leaders to identify process for new program selection and development; prioritize support needs among multiple programs in various stages of development to provide clear direction and priorities to academic quality team.

Support the preparation of annual reports and other Academic Programs data requirements

Work with marketing and Communications team to develop outreach and marketing materials for diverse Academic Programs’ curricular activities.

Collaborate with students affairs on the creation and maintenance of relevant undergraduate-level program details.

Work under the supervision of the Director of academic quality to ensure the achievement of stated programs aims and learning outcomes.

Assist with preparation, follow up and execution of partnership agreements related to academic program development

**Qualifications**:
An earned Master degree. A PhD is preferable.

Medical background is preferable

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in higher education.

Health care and/or education knowledge preferred.

Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering educational programming.

Demonstrated ability to handle issues of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Strong analysis and project management capabilities.

High organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.

Exemplary oral and written communication skills

**Experience**:
Normallya minimum of five years of professional experience in an academic environmentor professional association preferred

Required Documents

**Non Academic**:

- Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
- Experience Certificates.
- Highest Academic Qualification.

**Academic**:

- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

**Benefits**:
**Non Academic**:

- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
- Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
- End-of-contract indemnity.

**Academic**:

- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.

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