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Job Type:

Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):

24

Job Family:

Academic Delivery Support

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Administration Office, Office of the Vice-President, Academic Affairs

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted:

November 12, 2024

Applications must be received BEFORE:

December 01, 2024

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NC8 - 35 hrs

Salary Range:

$91,917.00 - $114,078.00

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs is comprised of a dynamic team that takes its educational mission to heart, determining the broad academic directions of the University and ensuring that academic activities run smoothly. The Cabinet works closely with faculties and services to provide an exceptional learning, teaching and research environment for all members of its university community. Be inspired by the various initiatives that underscore our vision and mission and bring your leadership and creativity to the fore.

Position Purpose

The Senior Specialist, Digital Learning Strategy and Planning is responsible for supporting and advancing the university's digital learning strategy. This role involves developing and implementing strategic initiatives, identifying funding opportunities, fostering collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of digital learning projects. The manager will work closely with various departments, including the Professional Development Institute, Teaching and Learning Support Services, faculty members, and external organizations to enhance the university's digital learning capabilities and offerings.

Specific Accountabilities

• Develop and implement an action plan aligned with the university's digital learning strategy and objectives, including setting goals, defining metrics, and monitoring progress to align resources and support objectives.
• Identify, pursue, and secure external business development opportunities, such as partnerships, collaborations, and new digital learning initiatives, to expand the university's reach, impact, and revenue streams.
• Research and identify relevant granting programs and funding opportunities to support digital learning projects and collaborate with appropriate teams to develop and submit compelling proposals to secure funding.
• Monitor and report on the progress of digital learning initiatives, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks and challenges.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Undergraduate degree and a minimum of seven years’ directly relevant experience, or a master’s level degree and a minimum of four years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, project management and administration.
• Strong understanding of current trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to digital learning and academic program administration normally acquired through hands-on experience;
• Extensive knowledge of University policies, procedures and management systems;
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively;
• Experience in change management and the ability to drive the adoption of new digital learning initiatives across the university;
• Demonstrated ability to identify and secure external funding through grants, partnerships, or other sources to support digital learning initiatives;  
• Ability to take a broad, long-range approach to problem-solving and decision-making that involves objective analysis, forward thinking and planning;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, organizational and administrative skills;
• Experience in liaising and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders; Strong attention to detail, risk assessment and conflict resolution skills;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with various partners. Ability to clearly develop and deliver information;
• Experience in analyzing market research and data to inform digital learning strategies and decision-making;
• Demonstrated experience using information systems and software such as MS Windows suite of software, spreadsheets, database, financial systems, e-mail and internet;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.

*This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement. Learn more about our telework guidelines click here

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: 

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.