Academic Programs Manager

TL;DR

Academic Programs Manager (Public Health): Developing, delivering, and evaluating research-based graduate programs including MHSc, MSc PPH, and PhD with an accent on recruitment, admissions, retention, and academic success. Focus on implementing data-driven strategies, optimizing student experience, and coordinating cross-program initiatives like financial awards and education events.

Location: Onsite at Vancouver campus, University of British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

Company

School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) within hirify.global Faculty of Medicine, offering graduate programs in population and public health with ~350 students.

What you will do

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, marketing plans, info sessions, and materials to attract high-caliber students.
• Lead admissions processes, including committee organization, application evaluation, scholarship awards, and offer letters.
• Monitor student progression, handle academic requests, resolve issues, and organize events like exams and defenses.
• Manage program data, metrics, budgets, policies, and quality assurance strategies.
• Enhance student experience through communication, feedback collection, career development, peer programs, and social events.
• Support curriculum changes, cross-program activities, special projects, and build relationships across hirify.global units.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline and 3-4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in post-secondary advising, administration, or graduate education preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and ability to learn hirify.global systems like SISC, eVision, Canvas.
• Supervisory experience, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and handling confidential information.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, or related field.
• hirify.global experience and familiarity with internal systems.
• Cross-cultural experience and program evaluation methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment within SPPH Education team, reporting to Senior Education Manager.
• Opportunities for independent work, team leadership, and strategic contributions.
• Focus on diverse perspectives, inclusion, and professional growth in academic setting.