Academic Project Specialist

The University of New Brunswick Saint John welcomes applications for the position of Academic Project Specialist with the Office of the Vice-President Saint John. This is a 1-year term, full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary range of $47,025 – $61,130 per annum.

Reporting to the Vice-President Saint John, the Academic Project Specialist (APS) works with faculty, staff, and administration on the development of confidential academic, policy, and other administrative initiatives initiated by the Vice-President’s Office.

Position Summary:

• Lead project initiatives and implement project plans through critical paths, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and reporting. Deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Lead, coordinate, document, and participate in multiple committees and project related events.
• Prepare and assist with writing program/project descriptions for proposed initiatives.
• Assist with determining the academic validity of proposed programs/projects based on existing budgets as well as new funding, with consultation with various stakeholders.
• Provide technical and administrative oversight on new academic programs/projects.
• Produce a variety of complex governmental documents, oversight reports, proposals, etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies on new programming initiatives. Consult interested parties within the university and conduct market research and analysis. Complete intra-institutional competitive analysis.
• Gather and research information for program/project from internet, libraries, professional journals, phone research, etc.
• Compile quantitative data from available sources on regional, national, and international programming and employment trends.
• Collaborate cost estimate forecasts of project components.
• Liaise with departments within the university to foster a collaborative and open program development process.
• Create presentations and present to boards, senates and external groups including government officials (MPHEC).
• Lead and facilitate project team meetings. Provide support to project directors.
• Provide administrative support in the VP’s office.

Requirements/Skills:

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Outstanding writing and communications skill a must. Proven project management success.
• Establish General objectives relative to the project. independent judgement required problem solving skills.

Closing date for applications is November 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.