Senior Manager of Academic and Special Programs

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C Job Title Senior Manager of Academic and Special Programs Department Administrative Management | School of Biomedical Engineering | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $7,502.25 - $10,788.33 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 12, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Senior Manager of Academic and Special Programs has both key strategic and operational roles for the planning and delivery of the accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, which include MASc, MEng, PhD, and Engineers in Scrubs (EiS), within the School. Programs must meet or exceed national accreditation standards. The Senior Manager of Academic and Special Programs also provides strategic leadership and direction in relation to admissions at the School of Biomedical Engineering and acts as an advisor on the academic procedures and policies for the undergraduate (BASc) and graduate programs (MEng, MASc , PhD and EiS) in the School, navigating the complexities of the School being a partnership between two faculties, the Faculties of Medicine and Applied Science.. In close consultation with the Directors of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, the Senior Manager of Academic and Special Programs supports the academic and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students. This is accomplished through student support systems, including admissions, academic scholarships and awards, student records and graduation requirements, course scheduling and timetabling, advising and mentoring, recruitment and retention, and student development. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading special projects, such as the School's Indigenous Engagement Program and will work closely with the School's Partnerships Manager on summer undergraduate research opportunities and coordinator the Vancouver Summer Program. The Senior Manager will oversee the development and implementation of effective admissions and recruitment strategies to ensure recruitment and admissions policies are effective and competitive. The Senior Manager is also responsible for evaluating the School's admission and recruitment program and procedures and developing new strategies to ensure competitiveness, effectiveness, and success in attracting, and retaining highly qualified prospective students. This position will also be responsible for overseeing community outreach activities and career development networks. The Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring a balance of all priorities as well as directing overall workflow in an effective and systematic manner. The position also develops programs and projects for the academic programs and contributes to the implementation and tracking of the strategic direction of the School of Biomedical Engineering student services by identifying best practices and improving efficiencies across programs. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the synthesis of and reporting on student academic information and statistics related to the academic programs of the School. Organizational Status The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, established in 2017. The school is a nucleus for education and training, research, and innovation in biomedical engineering, creating new knowledge, new academic and training programs, and fostering translation and innovation. Its vision is to transform health and healthcare for all, achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering, medicine and biology. Through collaborative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBC's academic and research excellence, the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research, education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouver's campus, the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Eng

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