Manager, Graduate Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Unit Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for student success and academic program management? The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Regina is looking for a dynamic Manager of Graduate Programs to provide expert oversight and drive innovation.
The Manager, Graduate Programs, provides expert strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of managing the in-person graduate programs of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Regina (URegina) campus.
Reporting to the JSGS-Regina campus Faculty Administrator, the Manager is a leader and integral member of the Student Success Team, providing oversight of and expertise in all aspects of planning for and implementation of the School’s in-person graduate programs and student services and support. The Manager participates in the development and leads the execution of programming initiatives and tracking of related metrics, ensuring alignment with JSGS strategic vision and goals and provides guidance on short- and long-term planning by identifying opportunities for program innovation and improvement.
The Manager mentors the JSGS Administrative Assistant-Student Services and works closely with the Student Recruitment and Events Coordinator to manage admissions and enrollment processes. This position collaborates with senior student services staff to solve emerging challenges and lead initiatives that benefit the JSGS community. The role requires managing complex processes, making discretionary decisions, and maintaining accuracy under shifting priorities. The Manager must be knowledgeable in FGSR regulations and student operations at both University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan as JSGS operates as one school on two campuses.
What You’ll Do:
- Graduate Program Management, Improvement, and Innovation; This involves duties such as Research, participate in discussions to develop, and implement short- and long-term strategies to address the needs, responsibilities, and priorities of JSGS programming; making recommendations to the JSGS Leadership Team related to policy exceptions in all aspects of JSGS graduate program management; Stay informed about trends, innovations, and best practices in graduate program management and the Canadian educational landscape.
- Graduate Student Learning and Engagement; This includes duties such as providing advising and support to individual students and cohorts; communicating with students concerning progress towards completion of degrees; maintenance of student records; Acting as a resource and being the expert for all JSGS students regarding academic advising, resolving student issues, evaluation of student progress and policy enforcement and ensuring student success; Managing program delivery and planning activities, such as timetabling, cross-campus course registration, etc.
- Strategic Recruitment, Admissions, and Enrolment; This involves duties such as reviewing and assessing graduate student applications and making recommendations on acceptance or rejection to the JSGS URegina Admissions Committee (MCERT, MPA & MHA) and JSGS Joint Admissions Committee (MPP & PHD); Implement JSGS’s strategic goals to align with the vision and goals of the graduate programs. Review and make admissions decisions on behalf of the Admissions and Scholarships Committee for the on-site MPA program, and graduate certificates; etc.
- Scholarship Committee and Student Funding; Manage the JSGS URegina students support funding, GSBF and GTA funding, as well as provide support to the Joint Scholarship Committee (JSC) for the six named JSGS awards; Perform other duties related to the administration of scholarships and funding.
- Communication and Collaboration: This involves duties such as collaborating with the Student Success Team staff across the school to align operations and facilitate joint initiatives across the two university campuses where appropriate related to the MPA, research degrees and certificate programs; proactively initiate improvement; anticipate and address emerging challenges; and promote appropriate and effective collaboration of the two campuses’ operations related to joint programming; Establish and maintain partnerships with colleagues; Collaborate with others to identify and implement the initiatives required to strategically meet the objectives of JSGS.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
-
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
-
Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
-
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
-
Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
-
Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
-
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- A graduate degree in educational administration, public administration, or another relevant discipline, AND
- 5 years of experience, with increasing responsibilities, with academic program coordination in a post-secondary setting and a focus on administrative and organizational effectiveness
- Combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role
- Comprehensive knowledge of university academic processes, policies, and regulations.
- Proficiency with institutional systems and tools such as Banner Modules, CASPUR Reports, UR Docs, Slate, and Degree Audit.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to plan and act systematically and strategically.
- Ability to take initiative, lead change, and work independently while fostering collaboration.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Skilled at building positive, professional relationships across diverse teams and campuses.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiation, active listening, and coaching.
- Demonstrated professional maturity in judgment, decisiveness, and conflict resolution.
- Commitment to accuracy, transparency, and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the university community.
- Experience supporting research-based initiatives and faculty-led projects, including familiarity with graduate program structures and compliance requirements.
Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Term Work Hours
Regular hours of work from Monday to Friday, approximately 8:15-4:30 occur, although flexible hours may be required at certain times of the year, for specific student events.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 1 year with possibility of extension and/or becoming permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
11/20/2025
Job Close Date
11/27/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Manager, Graduate Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Unit Johnson Shoyama Graduate School Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for student success and academic program management? The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Regina is looking for a dynamic Manager of Graduate Programs to provide expert oversight and drive innovation.
The Manager, Graduate Programs, provides expert strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of managing the in-person graduate programs of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Regina (URegina) campus.
Reporting to the JSGS-Regina campus Faculty Administrator, the Manager is a leader and integral member of the Student Success Team, providing oversight of and expertise in all aspects of planning for and implementation of the School’s in-person graduate programs and student services and support. The Manager participates in the development and leads the execution of programming initiatives and tracking of related metrics, ensuring alignment with JSGS strategic vision and goals and provides guidance on short- and long-term planning by identifying opportunities for program innovation and improvement.
The Manager mentors the JSGS Administrative Assistant-Student Services and works closely with the Student Recruitment and Events Coordinator to manage admissions and enrollment processes. This position collaborates with senior student services staff to solve emerging challenges and lead initiatives that benefit the JSGS community. The role requires managing complex processes, making discretionary decisions, and maintaining accuracy under shifting priorities. The Manager must be knowledgeable in FGSR regulations and student operations at both University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan as JSGS operates as one school on two campuses.
What You’ll Do:
- Graduate Program Management, Improvement, and Innovation; This involves duties such as Research, participate in discussions to develop, and implement short- and long-term strategies to address the needs, responsibilities, and priorities of JSGS programming; making recommendations to the JSGS Leadership Team related to policy exceptions in all aspects of JSGS graduate program management; Stay informed about trends, innovations, and best practices in graduate program management and the Canadian educational landscape.
- Graduate Student Learning and Engagement; This includes duties such as providing advising and support to individual students and cohorts; communicating with students concerning progress towards completion of degrees; maintenance of student records; Acting as a resource and being the expert for all JSGS students regarding academic advising, resolving student issues, evaluation of student progress and policy enforcement and ensuring student success; Managing program delivery and planning activities, such as timetabling, cross-campus course registration, etc.
- Strategic Recruitment, Admissions, and Enrolment; This involves duties such as reviewing and assessing graduate student applications and making recommendations on acceptance or rejection to the JSGS URegina Admissions Committee (MCERT, MPA & MHA) and JSGS Joint Admissions Committee (MPP & PHD); Implement JSGS’s strategic goals to align with the vision and goals of the graduate programs. Review and make admissions decisions on behalf of the Admissions and Scholarships Committee for the on-site MPA program, and graduate certificates; etc.
- Scholarship Committee and Student Funding; Manage the JSGS URegina students support funding, GSBF and GTA funding, as well as provide support to the Joint Scholarship Committee (JSC) for the six named JSGS awards; Perform other duties related to the administration of scholarships and funding.
- Communication and Collaboration: This involves duties such as collaborating with the Student Success Team staff across the school to align operations and facilitate joint initiatives across the two university campuses where appropriate related to the MPA, research degrees and certificate programs; proactively initiate improvement; anticipate and address emerging challenges; and promote appropriate and effective collaboration of the two campuses’ operations related to joint programming; Establish and maintain partnerships with colleagues; Collaborate with others to identify and implement the initiatives required to strategically meet the objectives of JSGS.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
-
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
-
Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
-
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
-
Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
-
Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
-
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- A graduate degree in educational administration, public administration, or another relevant discipline, AND
- 5 years of experience, with increasing responsibilities, with academic program coordination in a post-secondary setting and a focus on administrative and organizational effectiveness
- Combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role
- Comprehensive knowledge of university academic processes, policies, and regulations.
- Proficiency with institutional systems and tools such as Banner Modules, CASPUR Reports, UR Docs, Slate, and Degree Audit.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to plan and act systematically and strategically.
- Ability to take initiative, lead change, and work independently while fostering collaboration.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Skilled at building positive, professional relationships across diverse teams and campuses.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiation, active listening, and coaching.
- Demonstrated professional maturity in judgment, decisiveness, and conflict resolution.
- Commitment to accuracy, transparency, and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the university community.
- Experience supporting research-based initiatives and faculty-led projects, including familiarity with graduate program structures and compliance requirements.
Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Term Work Hours
Regular hours of work from Monday to Friday, approximately 8:15-4:30 occur, although flexible hours may be required at certain times of the year, for specific student events.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 1 year with possibility of extension and/or becoming permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
11/20/2025
Job Close Date
11/27/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.