Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

Please note, this is a temporary full-time contract opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 22, 2023.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Student Experience (SE) fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, holistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will play a vital role in the development and implementation of e-learning initiatives for new students. The role will enhance opportunities for experiential learning and engagement through the creation of high-quality, professional online modules on topics related to orientation and transition (e.g., understanding the cycle of the academic year and corresponding campus resources, virtual Summer Academic Orientation, using the academic calendar, etc.). The role will manage projects that focus on supporting the new student experience from the point of acceptance through their first year, connecting to existing Thriving Foundations programming. This includes introducing students to university expectations associated with joining the campus community and building on existing inter-campus collaborations to disseminate critical information to students.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree
• Courses or certificate in Project/Change Management
• PMP Designation preferred

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience managing complex enterprise-wide projects in areas such as process improvement, e-learning, systems, reporting and data management
• Experience with project management methodologies and metrics development
• Project management experience working in the higher education sector preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate student transition issues and student development theory
• Expertise in Universal Design for Learning, anti-oppression pedagogy, anti-racist and decolonization practices related to postsecondary learning, and curriculum design
• Demonstrated understanding of processes and practices used in preventing privacy risks
• Project management skills to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives, ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated, and deadlines are met
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Organizational skills to manage multiple activities that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• In-depth knowledge of techniques for planning, managing and coordinating projects that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of common project obstacles and necessary controls and contingency plans that will help address them
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results
• Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with various stakeholders and colleagues, including senior management
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #31256 by 11:59PM on June 15, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.