Description

The Faculty of Social Work is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Manager, Professional Development for approximately 24 months.

The Faculty of Social Work (FSW) is working to create a space for connection, diversity, and inclusion. The incumbent will play a strategic role in revenue generation to lead the implementation of the Faculty of Social Work's Professional Development Program (Program) contributing to the strategic plan. The Program fosters well-being, sustainability, and social justice in the community through:

Teaching and Learning: Empower and prepare students for the future through equitable, inclusive, and transformative learning experiences.

Community: Support social change and sustainable development with communities through authentic connection, collaboration, advocacy and professional development within the profession.

This position is part of the Management and Professional Staff and will be required to work effectively with academic and non-academic staff within the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, as well as community partners. This position normally works Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., 7 hours per day (35 hours per week). However, due to constantly shifting priorities, evening and weekend extra hours and flexibility is required. This position reports to the Associate Director, Community Strategies.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Professional Development: 75%

- Oversee the development of FSW's professional development program as an integral part of FSW's Revenue Generation Strategy. This includes marketing and promoting FSW's Professional Development products and services to potential customers.




- Develop and implement the FSW professional development brand through a marketing and communication strategy developed in partnership with the communications team. The work includes disseminating information between FSW and other faculties at the University of Calgary, as well as external partners.
- Manage the development of various types of service contracts with multiple customers of FSW procuring professional development services. This includes liaising with consultants, facilitators, speakers, and mentors, hiring, onboarding, and planning multiple offerings for cohorts.
- Process expense claims, requisitions, honorariums, and hires following University of Calgary policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the University of Calgary Continuing Education Program (UCCED) to facilitate registration and transfer of revenue.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the project team running the day-to-day management of FSW professional development program.
- Develop and update the professional development program pipeline of courses and offerings.
- Coordinate regular market scans of potential PD opportunities that will generate revenue for FSW.
- Serve as the primary liaison for various internal and external customers for customized and innovative lifelong learning products and services.
- Lead the design and implementation of inter-faculty (transdisciplinary)



professional development initiatives in collaboration with UCCED, other University of Calgary faculties, and other external strategic partners like AHS, non-profit organizations, private consultants, and other government partners.
- Develop and revises operational processes, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Professional Development program.
- Manage the design and implementation of quality revenue-generating professional development, events involving high-caliber academic experts, senior government officials, private sector members, and strategic community partners.
- Oversee the preparation of regular financial, project performance, and outcomes reports for FSW leadership and strategic community partners.
- Provides mentorship and coaching to technical staff, practicum students, and project coordinators supporting FSW's professional development strategy.
- Provide input and recommendations in the development and implementation of learning strategies for project staff in professional growth.
- Work closely with the Associate Director, Community Strategies to identify potential grants and other funding opportunities from private donors, government, and foundations. This includes overseeing the submission of quality 'call-for-proposals', ensuring competitiveness.

Community Outreach and Partnership for Career development: 20%

- Advance the professional development program by building trusting and reciprocal relationships with government agencies, the corporate sector, non-profits, grassroots, and other community-based organizations.
- Lead the design and implementation of a professional development community outreach p

📌 Manager, Professional Development, Faculty of Social Work (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary