Manager of Programs, Science Venture

Job title: Manager of Programs, Science Venture

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Manager of Programs, Science Venture – (992488.1)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Engineering -> Fac of Engineering – General

Posting Close Date

21 April 2022

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$51,466.00 – $67,542.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

Classification

Non Academic SG6

Employee Group:

PEA – Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria’s largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $51,466 – $57,922 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $67,542 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

UVic’s Science Venture, a member of Actua, is an award-winning, university-based educational outreach program that encourages youth participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Science Venture delivers a variety of programs including weeklong campus, in-school/campus workshops, and afterschool/weekend clubs. Through strong community partnerships with Aboriginal communities in BC and other youth serving organizations, Science Venture reaches over 15,000 BC youth in kindergarten through grade 12 per year. Undergraduate students, including work-study and co-op, provide program delivery. Additional, support is provided by 60+ high school volunteers. Science Venture actively contributes to the strategic priorities of UVic by supporting: an engaged campus, student experience, internationalization, community engagement, and Indigenous community/student support.

The Science Venture Manager of Programs reports to the Director of Science Venture. The Manager of Programs role is multi-faceted and is responsible for overseeing program delivery and staff supervision. These areas include: program promotion, safety procedures, staff scheduling, curriculum development, and parent engagement. During the summer camps programs, the Manager of Programs supervises ~2-4 Student Coordinators (Camp, Outreach), indirectly supervises ~ 24 full-time Instructors and ~20 volunteers.

Evening and weekend work will be required. Workload is heavy in spring/summer months when workshops/camps are in operation.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (science, engineering, education) with at least 1-2 years experience working with children and youth in educational camps and/or recreational settings; or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills:

• strong ability to deal with behavior management issues, and have an outstanding ability to relate and supervise both adults and youth of diverse backgrounds.
• strong leadership, organizational, communication skills (both written and verbal), and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships by working effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• knowledgeable in the technology required to manage a program (website maintenance, online registration, social media).
• ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality

Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

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Accessibility Statement

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