Manager, Flexible Learning

Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides the skills and education that the Province needs to grow and prosper. We have a long history of working with industry and the community to meet education needs demonstrated by our excellence in teaching, strength in research and proven student success. Through our partnerships we ensure our programs match opportunities in the real world. Our people are key to our success.

The Manager, Flexible Learning is part of the Centre for Continuing Education, and their role is to guide and lead exceptional staff in their commitment to our students and shared strategic priorities. The Centre for Continuing Education provides flexible learning opportunities in a wide variety of program areas. The Centre also offers customizable general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods.

The Manager has several direct reports located across the various Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations. The Manager will be responsible for all elements of the employee life cycle for faculty and staff in their program areas (staffing, recruitment, selection, orientation, training, discipline, and development). The Manager is responsible for monitoring the fiscal resources and recommending efficiencies.

Based at any campus the Manager, Flexible Learning is accountable to the Director, Flexible Learning. The Manager is primarily accountable for supervising, directing, and coaching in-scope staff in the roles of Continuing Education Consultant, Continuing Education Administrator, and support staff across multiple Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations. The Flexible Learning unit employs approximately thirty-five people.

The Manager, Flexible Learning is responsible for the leadership, planning, management, implementation and integration of flexible learning programs and courses. In collaboration with AVP’s, Deans, Associate Deans and Directors the Manager will oversee the implementation and coordination of strategies and plans for the Centre. This individual will be required to assess and ensure requisite staffing levels and skill sets, identify opportunities for growth and new offerings, monitor enrolments, identify and manage risk factors and ensure the appropriate management of flexible learning activity.

Travel is required to ensure the effective implementation and change management of cross-divisional extension processes. On a daily basis the Manager will interact with academic and professional services employees, senior Saskatchewan Polytechnic management personnel, and external clients.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Administration, Marketing, or Adult Education from a recognized university or post-secondary institution. The successful candidate will have five years of relevant experience at the management level. An equivalent combination of experience

and education related to the role may be considered. Experience managing in a unionized environment and supervising employees is desired.

Ability to travel within Saskatchewan and occasionally out of province is required.