University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: May 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM

MCKENNA INSTITUTE

The McKenna Institute is progressively engaging with multiple sectors across the province to fuel economic growth and social progress by advancing the use of digital technologies. The Institute collaborates with multiple organizations and businesses to accelerate our talent pipeline, nurture ideas, and enable all New Brunswick communities to thrive in the digital world.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 2-Year Term | Fredericton Campus | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions:

• There is occasional travel with this position, ability to travel is required.

Salary Range: $55,989 - $72,785 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Strategic Program Director responsible with K-12 education, the Digital Education Program Manager supports and further develops the exciting initiatives within this portfolio.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle of the McKenna Educator Upskilling Program, including budget management, marketing collateral, funder reports, and tracking metrics and milestones
• Develop and monitor the project budget; track expenditures, forecast costs, and ensure alignment with financial constraints
• Prepare financial reports for stakeholders and funding bodies
• Implement all program components in collaboration with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development; monitor alignment with the EECD roadmap
• Coordinate program gatherings and meetings
• Write proposals and grants for new education initiatives as needed
• Provide research support for current and new projects as needed
• Develop, plan, and execute the annual Tech4Teachers conference
• Develop, plan, and execute the Tech4Teachers recognition dinner
• Coordinate online upskilling courses for teachers in partnership with the IBM SkillsBuild program
• Support the planning and execution of Digital Innovation Community Events (DICE) and other special community events throughout the year
• Support the planning and execution of EECD events, including Tech Lead retreats
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including government, community partners, academic collaborators, and funding bodies
• Gather stakeholder input, address concerns, and ensure project alignment with educator needs and partner expectations
• Meet regularly with digital education partners to triage project issues
• Pursue and engage with new potential partners
• Represent the McKenna Institute and promote digital education projects at relevant events as needed
• Coordinate digital education steering committees
• Respond promptly to incoming digital education requests by email, phone, or other channels
• Obtain quotes, process invoices, and liaise with vendors on all project-related activities

WHAT YOU BRING

• A bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• 5+ years prior experience in a similar or complementary position.

Additional Strengths:

• Experience in the education sector is an asset.
• Bilingualism is required.