Job Category
M&P – AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried – Student Management, Level C
Job Title
Program Manager, Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program
Department
Strategic IBPOC Initiatives | VP Students
Compensation Range
$6,378.58 – $9,189.17 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date
September 13, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
In alignment with a Special Program, approved under BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, the Beyond Tomorrow Scholar’s Program will be restricting the hiring of this position to an individual who self-identifies as Black.
In your cover letter, please explain your interest in this position, outline your previous experience and indicate whether you self-identify as Black.
Job Summary
UBC’s Strategic Plan and Inclusion Action Plan lay out the University’s commitment to actively recruit, support, retain, and advance students from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized communities. This includes the revision, renewal and replacement of recruitment and admissions processes to actively consider equity issues; reducing financial barriers to studying at UBC, particularly for marginalized students; and supporting mentorship, peer support, extracurricular programming and professional development opportunities that help build inclusive communities.
The Program Manager, Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program, under guidance from the Associate Director, Strategic IBPOC Initiatives, provides leadership in the development, implementation and management for programs aimed at recruiting and retaining Black Students at the UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan campuses. A new initiative, the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program is a program that will recruit and retain local Black students at the institution with intentional components that mirror existing UBC programs serving diverse student populations.
This position is based in Vancouver and the incumbent collaborates with units across both campuses to lead, develop and implement strategies, administrative systems, policies, practices, procedures and advising delivery models that contribute to the program’s goals to recruit and support the success of Black students. The Program Manager will manage the Program Advisor(s) who will be based in Okanagan and will be responsible for the day-to-day provision for comprehensive wrap-around programs and services to ensure scholars are well supported in meeting the goals associated with their academic degree and overall UBC experience.
The position also establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with Black communities and organizations both on and off campus and develops a strong understanding of and connection to the black student experience at UBC. In consultation with relevant community members and stakeholders across both campuses, the Program Manager identifies the systemic barriers and works in consultation with the Associate Director, Strategic IBPOC Initiatives to advocate for institutional changes and reforms for a successful student experience of all Black students.
Organizational Status
The Program Manager reports to and works under the direction of the Associate Director, Strategic IBPOC Initiatives. The Program Manager liaises and works collaboratively with staff, and colleagues in the Vice President Students Portfolio, Enrolment Services, Student Recruitment and Advising, Admissions, Residence and Housing, Directors and Unit Heads of departments and schools, and Faculty Academic Advising Offices across both campuses. Based on an expert understanding of the Black student experience in higher education and in Canada, the Program Manager maintains collegial and functional relationships with Black communities and organizations, both on and off campus, including, but not limited other educational organizations, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies at the local, regional, provincial, national, and, at times, the international levels.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Program Managers’ decisions and recommendations on program development and delivery are guided and undertaken in compliance with the University’s policies. The dissemination of inaccurate information, exercise of poor judgement, without due tact and sensitivity would result in the loss of confidence in UBC by the student and their support networks, and could jeopardize the students’ relationship with UBC. Inappropriate judgment can compromise the program’s ability to meet its objectives and goals, and its relationships within the University and with external organizations and communities and can impede UBC’s progress on its University Strategic Plan and Inclusion Action Plan.
Poor performance in managing and carrying out advising and student support services could jeopardize the student’s relationship with UBC. Inadequate or inappropriate support given to students may result in significant distress for students and an inability for them to continue their studies.
Initiatives focused on the experience of Indigenous, Black and Persons of Colour are developing and becoming more diverse, complex, and inter-dependent across the institution and require ongoing coordination and collaboration with a range of campus stakeholders. The consequence of errors or failures in judgment are correspondingly far reaching across the institution on both campuses. Relations with Black communities and organizations present a special concern: injudicious or uninformed actions by the Program Manager or by others for whom the Program Manager is responsible can damage important relationships with community partners.
Supervision Received
The Program Manager reports to the Associate Director, Strategic IBPOC Initiatives, and works in collaboration with the Associate Director and independently to meet the goals and objectives of UBC’s Strategic Plan and Inclusion Action Plan related to the commitment to actively recruit, support, retain, and advance students from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized communities.
Supervision Given
The Program Manager directly manages and oversees the Management & Professional program advising staff and may also supervise student staff, peers and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
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