Manager, Education & Professional Studies
(6-month Administrative Contract - Internal Posting)
Reporting to the Dean of Education & Professional Studies, the Manager will work collaboratively with the Dean on a broad range of highly confidential and sometimes sensitive duties, which include overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Education & Professional Studies office. The Manager provides advice and assistance on a diverse and complex range of activities spanning administrative and financial functions, program management, budgeting, recruitment, and the ongoing coordination of workload, contracts, and planning responsibilities.
The Manager serves as an essential resource in supporting staff across departments and academic support operations, contributing to the development of ongoing priorities, processes, and department-specific objectives. The role also includes developing and implementing support for instructors, staff, and students, whether they are located on the main campus or at a physical distance. Primary areas of focus include the School of Business (on campus, College Partnership, and Distance), School of Nursing (Collaborative, Blended, and Scholar Practitioner Program), and School of Criminal Justice.
The successful candidate will hold a university degree in Administrative Studies or a closely related discipline and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an educational setting. This experience must include relevant administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including budget management and the preparation of funding proposals.
This position is classified at salary level 6, with a wage range from $79,248 (Step 1) to $109,383 (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., September 28, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
