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About the Role

The Academic Manager at the Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation (OIHI) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the daily operational success of our academic programs. Operating fully on-campus, this position ensures that OIHI programs are delivered to the highest standards of academic excellence and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead a team of Program Leads and faculty, champion student success initiatives, and seamlessly bridge the gap between academic strategy and daily operational execution within the dynamic environment of an Ontario career college.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day academic operations and delivery of OIHI programs.
Maintain a strong on-campus presence and provide timely support to students, faculty, and Program Leads.
Ensure programs and courses are delivered according to approved schedules, curriculum requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor academic operations, identify issues and inefficiencies, and implement practical solutions.
Manage Program Leads and ensure consistent and effective program delivery.
Coordinate with Scheduling and other departments to support effective faculty and course scheduling.
Resolve day-to-day academic operational issues and escalate significant matters to the Associate Dean as required.
Teach or provide instructional coverage when required to support continuity of program delivery.
Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Program Leads and faculty.
Support faculty recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, orientation, and scheduling.
Monitor faculty performance, teaching quality, attendance, engagement, and compliance with academic expectations.
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support as required.
Coordinate faculty coverage and address faculty-related delivery issues.
Support faculty development and ensure all faculty documentation, qualification records, and adult education methodologies remain current and compliant with Ministry standards.
Monitor and support interventions related to attendance, academic performance, progression, and retention.
Ensure students receive timely and consistent academic support and communication.
Support academic appeals and other academic processes in accordance with institutional policies.
Collaborate with Student Success, Registration, Admissions, Financial Aid, and other departments to resolve student issues.
Monitor the quality and consistency of teaching, assessment, and program delivery.
Conduct or coordinate classroom observations and academic quality reviews.
Review student and faculty feedback and follow up on identified academic concerns.
Support consistent academic practices across programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Work with Program Leads, faculty, and the LMS Specialist to maintain effective in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning experiences.
Support academic preparation for program audits, regulatory reviews, inspections, and internal quality reviews.
Ensure academic operations, faculty files, student academic records, and program documentation meet institutional and Ontario career college regulatory requirements.
Monitor academic compliance requirements and address identified gaps in a timely manner.
Maintain organized and audit-ready academic documentation.
Support program reviews and required corrective actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, healthcare, or a related field; a master's degree is an asset.
Previous academic management or academic operations experience within an Ontario career college is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario career college regulatory and operating environment.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant postsecondary academic operations, program management, or faculty management experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
Meets the statutory instructor qualifications under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, requiring a minimum of 48 months of relevant occupational experience (or 24 months combined with a related degree/diploma) is required.
Experience managing healthcare, medical, clinical, or other vocational programs is a strong asset.
Demonstrated experience managing faculty and supporting multiple programs or student cohorts.
Experience with academic quality assurance, student academic issues, regulatory compliance, and program audits.
Strong operational, organizational, problem-solving, and people-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, student-focused environment and manage competing priorities.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS) is an asset.
Ability and willingness to teach or provide instructional coverage when operationally required, and possess the requisite occupational experience to meet Ministry instructor qualifications.
Ability to work fully on-site.
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check is required prior to employment.

Skills

Academic Operations
Program Management
Faculty Management
Student Success Initiatives
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Execution
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Student Information Systems (SIS)
Problem-Solving
People Management
Organizational Skills

Location

Toronto, Ontario - onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

3-5 years relevant postsecondary academic operations, program management, or faculty management experience
Supervisory or leadership responsibilities

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, healthcare, or a related field
Master's degree is an asset

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 to $80,000

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits (extended health care, dental care, Employee and Family Assistance Plan)
15 days paid time off
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education.
Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning.
The Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation (OIHI) is a registered Career College in Ontario dedicated to preparing the next generation of allied health professionals.
With a growing portfolio of approved programs, strong practicum partnerships across 150+ healthcare organizations, and an expanding presence in corporate training and continuing education, OIHI is positioned at the intersection of workforce development and healthcare innovation.

Equal Opportunity

OIHI is an equal opportunity employer.
We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
Accommodations are offered upon request for applicants participating in all phases of the recruitment and selection process in line with our Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.