Under the direction of the Associate Provost, Vancouver, the Program Development Manager supports compliance with external regulatory requirements that affect the operations of the Vancouver campus.

The Program Development Manager develops and supports quality assurance processes relating to the development and delivery of FDUV academic programs to promote compliance with federal or provincial government regulations and with industry best practices. The incumbent will work closely with the relevant academic leaders and FDU administrators as appropriate.

PRINCIPALDUTIES:

1. Monitors Canadian federal, provincial, and US regulatory mandates, rules, and requirements affecting FDUV operations, particularly degree programs; maintains a database of general, campus and program specific regulatory requirements, including continuously monitoring of external best practices in the industry and internal university policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of all compliance issues affecting FDUV operations.

2. Promotes understanding and impact of regulatory requirements and policies within FDU. Develops, implements, and delivers compliance training (to faculty and staff) when needed.

3. Develops processes for compliance with regulatory requirements and implementation of best practices, such as processes for the regular review of academic programs, renewal of consent to offer degree programs, use of the word university, development of new degree program proposals, and program changes. Reviews process flows and makes recommendations for improvement and streamlining of processes. Identifies policy needs.

4. Maintains a timetable for regulatory compliance and advises academic and administrative leaders.

5. Acts as a resource for the development of new academic proposals, ensuring compliance with content and procedural requirements. Monitors progress through stages of the program development process.

6. Supports FDU academic and operational teams in preparation for periodic review of academic programs and takes responsibility for monitoring compliance with terms and conditions of consent and that other regulatory requirements are effectively implemented and monitored. Supports areas of the Schools/Colleges which are subject to external reviews, visits, or other forms of accreditation or inspection.

7. Plans and coordinates compliance audits and site visits.

8. Compiles data and generates reports for submission to various government and degree-granting agencies, including the DQAB annual report.

9. Supports the preparation of compliance-related documentation, such as correspondence, reports, and presentation slides.

10. Identifies areas of potential exposure and/or regulatory noncompliance; identifies and recommends countermeasures to mitigate risks.

11. Serves on various committees of the University as required. Participates in professional associations to stay current with developments, trends, and practices.

12. Performs other duties as directed by the Associate Provost, Vancouver.

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, Higher Education Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred

2. A minimum of five years of related experience. Experience in a post-secondary environment preferred.

3. Must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and management skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups.

4. Ability to comprehend, interpret and evaluate policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.

5. Ability to deal with matters of a highly confidential nature and extreme public and political sensitivity, using sound judgment and discretion.

6. Advanced knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and other software and technology.

7. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Insurance Number.

Preferred Qualifications: Hours Worked

35 hours

Posting Date: 05/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment