Job TitleProfessional Programs ManagerJob CategoryM&P;
- AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried
- Student Management, Level BJob Family GroupStaff
- Non UnionDepartmentEducation Team | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$7,158.42
- $10,292.25 CAD MonthlyThe 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. 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 Description
SummaryThe Professional Programs Manager is responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating and managing the recruitment, admissions, retention and academic success of students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) programs (hereafter referred to as the professional programs of the Point Grey campus) in the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH). The Skilled Programs Manager develops marketing and recruitment strategies and executes admissions policies, processes and systems designed to attract applicants, yield high-calibre students, and optimize student experience and outcomes for the School’s professional degree programs. These programs are critical to the School’s reputation, resource generation and success. The position is also responsible for managing strategic initiatives across all SPPH programs, including student recruitment and marketing, experiential learning, alumni activities, career development networks, and external relations.



The Manager also serves as a resource and liaison to related committees.
Organizational StatusThe incumbent interacts with faculty, instructors, staff, students and personnel from public sector organizations, and provides supervision to two Program Coordinators. The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. The School offers six graduate programs (Masters and PhD level) along with a Residency program and undergraduate courses, with a total enrolment for the graduate programs of approximately 350 students. In addition to program-based functions, programs managers work collaboratively with other managers and administrative staff in support of the overall education mission of the School.
These programs require meaningful interaction with external organizations to support relevant professional experiential learning and to optimize student success.
In addition, the Manager works closely with the SPPH Senior Education Manager as well as the Associate Director Education to lead, develop and manage strategies that span all SPPH programs. These include student recruitment and marketing, experiential learning opportunities, professional and career development, and relations with alumni and external organizations.
Oversees processes to ensure tracking of students with respect to academic progression.



Provides advice to students experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Reaches out to students to recommend strategies for ensuring success, including referral to other campus units (e.g., Counselling Services, Student Health Services, Access and Diversity). Monitors student progress including progress in meeting timelines and other program requirements, leaves of absences, student supervisory issues, and academic appeals as well as ensuring that all graduation requirements have been completed. Prepares annual reports on student progression and placement statistics, employer profiles, local, national and international work for review by Program Directors and Program Advisory Committees.
Oversees organization of orientation and graduation activities for the MPH and OEH programs.
At certain times of year, and in collaboration with the Practicum Directors, provides support for the identification and development of work and field experiences to support experiential learning placements required for the two professional programs (i.e., projects, practicum and co-op placements). Creates surveys, analyses and reports on experiential learning opportunitiesCollaborates with Program Directors to engage students in building a culture of belonging and inclusion, including ensuring culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students and partnership with the Faculty of Medicine Office for Respectful Environments, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI).
Develops, writes and oversees the publication and distribution of graduate admissions and advising materials (print and electronic). Provides general oversight and content for the program websites including editorials to highlight student and alumni achievements and contributions.registration, academic policies, award application dead

📌 Head of Programme Management (Vancouver)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver