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Position: Program Manager

Department: School of Nursing

Position Type: AUPAT 6, Full-time, Permanent

Date Posted: August 14, 2026

Application Deadline: August 20, 2026 at 11:59pm

Competition #: 26-18-AU

Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $68,039 - $80,048 per annum.

Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D; insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Acadia University is seeking an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to join the School of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic academic environment and has a passion for supporting students, coordinating complex programs, managing resources, and building strong relationships with internal and external partners.

The Program Manager plays a key role in the effective operation and ongoing development of the School of Nursing. Working closely with the Director, faculty, staff, students, and University partners, the position provides leadership and coordination across academic program administration, student experience, recruitment, procurement, reporting, accreditation, and continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities will include

- Coordinate and support the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the School of Nursing's academic programs and curriculum.
- Coordinate BScN admissions, orientations, information sessions, recruitment activities, and student engagement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain student academic audits, provide support to prospective and current students, including monitoring student progression, academic requirements, licensing eligibility, and identifying students who may require additional support, surveys, and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support student success.
- Collect, analyze, and report student and program data to support decision-making, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements related to professional, regulatory, government, and accreditation bodies, including NCLEX-RN and other licensing requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date program information, regulations, curriculum changes, and requirements across the Academic Calendar, website, and other University materials.
- Coordinate the procurement and implementation of equipment, supplies, technology, simulation resources, and other materials, including supplier relationships, training, and budget reporting.
- Coordinate student assistants and simulated patient actors,



as well as the School's participation in University, community, recruitment, career, and external events.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including University partners, professional and regulatory organizations, suppliers, prospective students, and community partners.
- Support the development of communications, promotional materials, website content, and recruitment initiatives in collaboration with the School of Nursing and University recruitment team.

What you'll need

Qualifications

- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Nursing, Education, Business, or a related field, with an understanding of health, academic, and/or professional regulatory requirements. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
- Recent and relevant experience in an academic, health education, healthcare, or professional administrative environment.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based software, databases, and data management tools.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, and maintain a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Knowledge of student advising, academic program administration, accreditation, or qualified regulatory requirements would be an asset.
- Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel to off-site locations, including locations that may require driving, for recruitment activities, career fairs, information sessions, and other events.

For further information or to request a detailed , please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].

A little bit about us

Acadia University

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career.



Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy.

It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

Are you interested?

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TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references.

Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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