Project Manager @ University of British Columbia
placeVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
attach_money CA$90,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Details
Overview
The Project Manager at the University of British Columbia is responsible for planning, launching, and managing multiple educational initiatives including micro-certificates in OH&S and Infection Prevention and Control, and Data Analysis using R, as well as a graduate-level Pathology Assistant Program and a Fellowship for Clinical PhDs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and launch micro-certificates and graduate programs.
- Develop curriculum proposals and marketing plans.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and collaboration with industry, government, and academic partners.
- Manage budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure tracking using Workday.
- Ensure compliance with accrediting bodies and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Additional Duties
The role includes day-to-day operations, contract management, meeting facilitation, and continuous evaluation of program performance.
Key skills/competency
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Marketing planning
- Compliance
- Risk management
- Financial forecasting
- Educational programming
- Communication
How to Get Hired at University of British Columbia
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight project management and educational programming skills.
- Research UBC's culture: Understand their academic and diversity values.
- Network with faculty: Leverage connections in education and healthcare sectors.
- Prepare for interviews: Emphasize budget management and stakeholder engagement.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review curriculum development trends
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Practice budget analysis scenarios
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Familiarize with MS Office and Workday
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Analyze educational program data
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a project conflict resolution experience
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Explain your team collaboration approach
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Share an example of risk mitigation
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Discuss stakeholder negotiation success
Frequently Asked Questions
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