At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital experiential learning initiatives and develop micro-credentials for student success.
- Company: Join the University of Ottawa's dynamic Student Affairs team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a vibrant campus culture.
- Other info: Bilingualism in French and English is required; inspiring leadership and collaboration skills are essential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures through innovative learning experiences.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant field and 5+ years in strategic project management.
The predicted salary is between 115781 - 144726 $ per year.
Join to apply for the role at University of Ottawa. This range is provided by the University of Ottawa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$115,781.00/yr - CA$144,726.00/yr.
About Student Affairs: Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions.
Position purpose: This is an exciting opportunity as it’s a newly created role within the team. The incumbent provides strategic and engaging leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous transformation of digital experiential learning initiatives, emphasizing learner self-direction, flexibility, and local relevance. Through their vision, they drive the digital transformation of experiential learning at the institutional level, unite internal and external partners, and ensure the development of transferable skills essential to learner success.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Planning (35%): Leads, in collaboration with campus partners, the vision, development, and evolution of the institutional strategy on experiential learning related to self-directed courses, emphasizing learner agency, transferable skills development, and critical thinking.
- Competency Development through Digital Experiential Learning and Extracurricular Micro-credentials (40%): Develops, in collaboration with internal and external partners, the digital experiential learning strategy from design through implementation and ongoing evolution.
- Management, Institutional Deployment, and Sustainability of Initiatives (25%): Oversees a rigorous, continuous evaluation process for initiatives under their responsibility, in collaboration with institutional and faculty partners.
What you will bring: Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant field combined with professional training. At least five years of relevant experience in strategic project management and program implementation in a complex environment such as a postsecondary institution. Bilingualism – French and English (oral and written). In-depth knowledge of approaches to foster transferable skills development, including human skills.
Senior Manager, Digital Experiential Learning and Micro-Credentials employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
