Description
The
Faculty of Social Work is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term
Manager, Professional Development for approximately 24 months.
The Faculty of Social Work (FSW) is working to create a space for connection, diversity, and inclusion. The incumbent will play a strategic role in revenue generation to lead the implementation of the Faculty of Social Work's Professional Development Program (Program) contributing to the strategic plan. The Program fosters well-being, sustainability, and social justice in the community through:
Teaching and Learning: Empower and prepare students for the future through equitable, inclusive, and transformative learning experiences.
Community: Support social change and sustainable development with communities through authentic connection, collaboration, advocacy and professional development within the profession.
This position is part of the Management and Professional Staff and will be required to work effectively with academic and non-academic staff within the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, as well as community partners. This position normally works Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., 7 hours per day (35 hours per week). However, due to constantly shifting priorities, evening and weekend extra hours and flexibility is required. This position reports to the Associate Director, Community Strategies.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Professional Development: 75%
- Oversee the development of FSW's professional development program as an integral part of FSW's Revenue Generation Strategy. This includes marketing and promoting FSW's Professional Development products and services to potential customers.
- Develop and implement the FSW professional development brand through a marketing and communication strategy developed in partnership with the communications team. The work includes disseminating information between FSW and other faculties at the University of Calgary, as well as external partners.
- Manage the development of various types of service contracts with multiple customers of FSW procuring professional development services. This includes liaising with consultants, facilitators, speakers, and mentors, hiring, onboarding, and planning multiple offerings for cohorts.
- Process expense claims, requisitions, honorariums, and hires following University of Calgary policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the University of Calgary Continuing Education Program (UCCED) to facilitate registration and transfer of revenue.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the project team running the day-to-day management of FSW professional development program.
- Develop and update the professional development program pipeline of courses and offerings.
- Coordinate regular market scans of potential PD opportunities that will generate revenue for FSW.
- Serve as the primary liaison for various internal and external customers for customized and innovative lifelong learning products and services.
- Lead the design and implementation of inter-faculty (transdisciplinary) professional development initiatives in collaboration with UCCED, other University of Calgary faculties, and other external strategic partners like AHS, non-profit organizations, private consultants, and other government partners.
- Develop and revises operational processes, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Professional Development program.
- Manage the design and implementation of quality revenue-generating professional development, events involving high-caliber academic experts, senior government officials, private sector members, and strategic community partners.
- Oversee the preparation of regular financial, project performance, and outcomes reports for FSW leadership and strategic community partners.
- Provides mentorship and coaching to technical staff, practicum students, and project coordinators supporting FSW's professional development strategy.
- Provide input and recommendations in the development and implementation of learning strategies for project staff in professional growth.
- Work closely with the Associate Director, Community Strategies to identify potential grants and other funding opportunities from private donors, government, and foundations. This includes overseeing the submission of quality 'call-for-proposals', ensuring competitiveness.
Community Outreach and Partnership for Professional Development: 20%
- Advance the professional development program by building trusting and reciprocal relationships with government agencies, the corporate sector, non-profits, grassroots, and other community-based organizations.
- Lead the design and implementation of a professional development community outreach plan to expand market access and attract potential clients.
- Oversee the planning and execution of professional development-focused community engagement activities to develop action pathways to partnerships.
- Work with other Faculty of Social Work teams to facilitate intentional alignment and complementarity between the professional development program and relevant initiatives.
Reporting and Special Projects: 5%
- Lead the development of special projects, working collaboratively with community partners to design and implement innovative professional development-focused capacity-building offerings.
- Lead the development and timely submission of periodic performance or progress reports.
- Prepare quality presentations, supporting the Dean of FSW to promote professional development work at conferences and events related to the project.
- Represent FSW in forums and community events, advancing the professional development program.
- Supports the Dean of Social Work and Director of Strategic Operations on related special projects as requested.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in social work or allied profession, or related social science field required.
- A Master of Social Work is an asset.
- Minimum of five years of proven experience in leading the design and implementation of professional development strategies in post-secondary institutions. Previous experiences could include conducting market research, collaborating with experts in curriculum design and delivery, and managing overall program operations.
- Demonstrated experience in adapting departmental plans and priorities and responding to shifting operational needs, resource availability, and strategic direction.
- Proven track record in strategic and program-specific partnership development with internal university teams and external community partners such as government, corporate sector, foundations, and other non-profit organizations.
- Experience in developing partnerships with other post-secondary institutions is an asset.
- Experience in leading the design and implementation of professional development products and services in partnership with post-secondary education, government organizations, and the private sector.
- Experience in working with individuals from diverse communities, especially racialized communities, equity deserving groups, and marginalized and vulnerable citizens.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous communities and Elders.
- Demonstrated experience with budget management and financial reporting. Proven experience in working with community-based organizations, particularly in building their capacity to enhance their programmatic and operational effectiveness toward fulfilling their mission and vision.
- Experience in developing and implementing new, innovative professional development projects that respond to emerging trends and needs in the social work profession.
- Experience in working with diverse community partners in the design and implementation of innovative partnership-based projects.
- Proven experience in the development and execution of revenue-generating strategies, grant proposals, and competitive RFP submissions.
- Experience in project management, business plan development, customer service, marketing, strategic planning, setting performance objectives, and managing budgets.
- Proven experience in managing small teams of professionals (including technical coaches, students, and temporary student hires) in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated effective professional communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
- Experience coaching and mentoring employees in both a unionized and non-unionized environment.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is classified in the
Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Management and Staff Careers website.
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