Digital Education Program Manager
Digital Education Program Manager
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CAD 55989 - 72785
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Closing Date: May 28 2025 at 4:00 PM
MCKENNA INSTITUTE
The McKenna Institute is progressively engaging with multiple sectors across the province to fuel economic growth and social progress by advancing the use of digital technologies. The Institute collaborates with multiple organizations and businesses to accelerate our talent pipeline nurture ideas and enable all New Brunswick communities to thrive in the digital world.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime 2Year Term Fredericton Campus Hybrid
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and workfromhome options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon Fri 7:45 am 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Additional Working Conditions:
- There is occasional travel with this position ability to travel is required.
Salary Range: $55989 $72785 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Strategic Program Director responsible with K12 education the Digital Education Program Manager supports and further develops the exciting initiatives within this portfolio.
- Oversee the full project lifecycle of the McKenna Educator Upskilling Program including budget management marketing collateral funder reports and tracking metrics and milestones
- Develop and monitor the project budget; track expenditures forecast costs and ensure alignment with financial constraints
- Prepare financial reports for stakeholders and funding bodies
- Implement all program components in collaboration with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development; monitor alignment with the EECD roadmap
- Coordinate program gatherings and meetings
- Write proposals and grants for new education initiatives as needed
- Provide research support for current and new projects as needed
- Develop plan and execute the annual Tech4Teachers conference
- Develop plan and execute the Tech4Teachers recognition dinner
- Coordinate online upskilling courses for teachers in partnership with the IBM SkillsBuild program
- Support the planning and execution of Digital Innovation Community Events (DICE) and other special community events throughout the year
- Support the planning and execution of EECD events including Tech Lead retreats
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including government community partners academic collaborators and funding bodies
- Gather stakeholder input address concerns and ensure project alignment with educator needs and partner expectations
- Meet regularly with digital education partners to triage project issues
- Pursue and engage with new potential partners
- Represent the McKenna Institute and promote digital education projects at relevant events as needed
- Coordinate digital education steering committees
- Respond promptly to incoming digital education requests by email phone or other channels
- Obtain quotes process invoices and liaise with vendors on all projectrelated activities
WHAT YOU BRING
- A bachelors degree in education or a related field.
- 5 years prior experience in a similar or complementary position.
Additional Strengths:
- Experience in the education sector is an asset.
- Bilingualism is required.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are 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.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
