The Position:
The ADM is responsible for functioning as a key external connection point between Redeemer and quality assurance bodies, accreditation organizations, professional associations, government departments, and community organizations and partners in order to further the development and growth of Redeemer’s academic programs, accreditations, quality, and effectiveness.
REPLACEMENT / NEW: Replacement (temporary contract up to 16 months) - Position may be scheduled 3 - 5 days/week, depending on candidate’s availability and ultimate scope of responsibilities taken on
Responsibilities:
Cyclical Program Review Management:
- Directs the cyclical program review process for Redeemer’s academic programs.
- Engages with external faculty from other post-secondary institutions in North America with respect to acquiring their participation as external reviewers, as well as with Redeemer faculty, both in and unrelated to the particular program under review
- Curates all records, files and correspondence related to each review;
- Oversees the collection and presentation of program data, as well as survey-setup and running;
- Coordinates travel, accommodation and meeting schedules for the reviewer
- Coordinates the flow of reports through people, committees and Senate in accordance with Redeemer’s Institutional Quality Assessment Processes (IQAPs) and timelines;
- Maintains implementation reports for individual program reviews and for institutional recommendations
New Program Development Management:
- Works with other staff and faculty in all the stages of program development, from ideation to implementation
- Works with relevant accreditation and approval bodies
- Engages with external faculty from other post-secondary institutions in North America with respect to acquiring their participation as external reviewers, as well as with Redeemer faculty, both in and unrelated to the particular program under review
- Coordinates the flow of reports through people, committees and Senate, PEQAB and relevant accreditation bodies in accordance with Redeemer’s Institutional Quality Assessment Processes (IQAPs) and timelines
External and Governmental Relationship Reporting for Academic Programming
- Primary relationship holder with relevant staffers in both PEQAB and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the International Student Program
- Oversees all other program-specific accreditations and possible future accreditations of existing and new programs
- Ensures an ongoing schedule of reviews and reporting is maintained
(Optional and if able) Learning Outcomes Development Support:
- Assists individual departments to ensure program-level learning outcomes and their assessment methods are worded, arranged, and understood in coherent and consistent ways throughout the university, and in alignment with industry best practices.
- Works with the Director of Teaching and Learning on related institutional Learning Outcomes work.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Relationship management and cultivation
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to accurately articulate the university’s mission and vision and program information to external audiences
- Partnership development processes and strategies
- Strategic planning and project management skills - able to set priorities while working on numerous projects with varying types of deadlines and required outcomes
- Research and analytical skills
Other Requirements:
- Understanding of Redeemer University (Mission, Values, and Reformed Christian identity)
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum three years of experience working in the post-secondary industry, preferably areas related to external relations, academic degree accreditation, quality assurance, teaching and learning or assessment.
Position Reports to: Associate VP, Academic
Expected Start Date: January 2027
Salary Range -$63,690 - $91,299
Expiry Date: Posted until filled
