School Program Growth and Quality Manager at Red Deer Polytechnic

Position Information

Position Title School Program Growth and Quality Manager
Position Summary Are you passionate about educational excellence and innovation? Join Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Health and Wellness as the School Program Growth and Quality Manager.

The School of Health and Wellness houses a mix of 14 industry-relevant programs, with current enrollment of more than 1000 students. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding and enhancing RDP’s programs, contributing to workforce growth in the health sector across Alberta and Canada through providing high-quality education and training for skilled graduates in diverse roles
Position Responsibilities The School Program Growth and Quality Manager leads curriculum development and program quality review within RDP’s School of Health and Wellness, ensuring alignment with the Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan 2030: Productivity & Social Impact, as well as the needs of learners and industry.

This role includes the skillful implementation of the following:

Environmental Scans and Consultations:

• Complete scans and consultations with external stakeholders to identify new program opportunities.

Program Development:

• Facilitate program development with key stakeholders such as academic leadership and colleagues in RDP’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.
• Manage projects for new and re-imagined programming by leading a project team including faculty, a supervising consultant and directing dayto-day operations.

Market Research and Proposals:

• Conduct market research on student and workforce demand (provincially, nationally and internationally).
• Prepare program proposal budgets.
• Submit proposals for approvals by institution and Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education.

Curriculum Development and Review:

• Promote learner-centered delivery models.
• Resolve issues related to learner success, in collaboration with school leadership.
• In collaboration with Associate Deans, faculty and colleagues in RDP’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, regularly assess curriculum to ensure fulsome program review and alignment with regulatory body requirements.

A successful applicant for the School Program Growth and Quality Manager role, within RDP’s School of Health and Wellness, needs strong leadership skills to manage diverse project teams, excellent communication abilities for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and writing proposals, and robust analytical thinking for conducting environmental scans and market research. The incumbent will promote learner-centered curriculum models with an innovative mindset, and champion diversity, equity and inclusivity. Additionally, the incumbent will effectively address challenges related to program development and learner success with strong problem-solving abilities.

For further inquiries, please contact: Heather Dirks Dean School of Health and Wellness [email protected]
Required Qualifications Education:

• Graduate degree from a recognized institution in a discipline related to program or curriculum development.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in post-secondary curriculum design and/or program development which includes:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the pedagogy of post-secondary education.
• Proven success in developing, implementing and assessing curriculum and educational programs.
• Proven knowledge and experience in preparing proposals for grants, funding agency support or government approval.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An inclusive leadership style.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of learner-centeredness.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity with capacity to manage change and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications Experience:
Relevant industry experience and/or education in discipline area

• Progressive academic leadership experience involving direct supervision of post-secondary faculty members (including recruitment and selection; development and coaching; performance assessment and management).
• Demonstrated understanding of health care simulation and experience in supporting simulation learning environments.

Salary or Hourly? Salary
Salary This role has a salary range of $101,408 - $123,262 and is an Exempt Management role
Benefits and Compensation Information The successful candidate will be eligible for Red Deer Polytechnic’s robust benefits package which enhances our employee’s wellbeing. Benefits consist of:

• A cost-shared, competitive and comprehensive benefit plan through our provider Alberta Blue Cross. Extended Health and Dental Care (with no waiting period) including vision, prescription, paramedical coverage and Emergency Medical Travel Insurance.
• Health Spending Account.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Employee & Family Assistance program through Telus Health. This is a confidential service available to eligible employees and their dependents. The program offers a variety of services, including counselling, financial and legal consultation, childcare and elder care locator tools, along with many additional resources, both online and by telephone.

The successful candidate will also participate in RDP’s pension plan. The institution offers a defined benefit pension through Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) and will match the employee’s contribution and contribute an additional 1 per cent.

We promote a strong work-life balance at our institution

• RDP offers generous vacation entitlement of four weeks earned annually for this position.
• The institution is also closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day providing time off for employees to enjoy time with family and friends.

This role is eligible to receive professional development funds equivalent to 3 per cent of their annual salary, pro-rated to their start date. The successful candidate will also be eligible to apply for reimbursement to pursue the completion of advanced credentials
About Red Deer Polytechnic Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number
Employment Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/01/2025
Position End Date (if term-certain)
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work You will be employed on a full-time basis. Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; there may be times that the hours involved will vary. The successful candidate must be available to work regularly in Red Deer, Alberta
Open Date 10/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Note to Applicant Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References Names and Contact Information

Optional Documents