The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Manager, Academic Affairs & Student Services with the Faculty of Law. This is a continuing, 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 $58,920 - $76,594 per annum. A market differential may apply.
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Law, the Manager, Academic Affairs & Students Services is responsible for the administrative functions related to the Faculty's programs. Together with a team of five support staff, the Manager ensures that the academic advice and decisions of the Faculty of Law, its Dean, and Associate Dean are implemented.
Note: This posting was previously posted and closed on August 17, 2022. All applications will be resubmitted in the competition, previous applicants need not reapply.
Position summary:
- Manage the Academic Affairs and Student Services portfolio of the Faculty. Supervise five employees.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Associate Dean when they are absent or unable to perform their duties.
- Strategize and collaborate with other student services leaders university-wide.
- Serve as the Faculty's Registrar. Oversee all aspects of registration, specifically approving exam deferral requests, timetabling, room assignments, exam scheduling, priority registration, waitlists, and class lists.
- Supervise and ensure that tasks required for the operation of the academic program are completed on time and that students have access to relevant career advising.
- Serve as the Faculty's Representative with the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals.
- Ensure that applicable academic and accreditation requirements are respected.
- Ensure faculty and staff have access to appropriate technology support.
- Make certain that students have access to support to overcome barriers to their legal education.
- Ensure that students are aware of the Faculty's curriculum requirements and academic regulations.
- Advise the Associate Dean on necessary changes to the Regulations and the implementation of new academic initiatives.
- Process and make decisions on degree audits.
- Approve exchange programs and letters of permission, specifically to ensure compliance with degree requirements. Liaise with UNB Global Learning and Engagements regarding exchange programs.
- Coordinate graduation and advancement issues. Determine eligibility to graduate and to write special examinations.
- Draft and publish the Faculty Guide, including updates and changes to Faculty Regulations.
- Handle requests to hire students to support the academic program for the Academic Affairs portfolio.
- Consult with the Faculty of Management with respect to coordination of MBA/JD program requirements.
- Update and monitor policies and procedures for maintaining and disposing of student records.
- Administer the Faculty's prizes. Determine the recipient, create new prizes, and modify/edit existing prizes.
- Such other tasks and duties as assigned. Overtime work may be required.
Requirements/Skills:
- A law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from a Canadian law school, with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
- Ability and initiative to identify and solve problems as they arise. Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking, prioritization, and supervisory skills required.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively to meet critical deadlines.
- Able to forge working relationships with a wide variety of academic and student services units on campus.
- Experience communicating with students concerning academic or employment matters.
- Experience managing a department in a small or medium-sized organization with multiple employees and deliverables would be an asset.
- Knowledge of the university sector or public institutions, including their policies and processes, would be an asset. Previous experience working in a law school is an asset.
Closing date for applications is November 4, 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.
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