Manager, Professional Programs

Manager, Professional Programs 
Continuing Studies
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Term: 18 months (May 1, 2025 – October 30, 2026)
Salary: $45.15 to $53.75 hourly
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly

Employment Opportunity Number: 25.04

Closing Date: February 21, 2025

We are looking for a creative, engaging, and high-energy leader, with experience developing and executing comprehensive business development plans, events, and marketing and communication plans. As the Manager, Professional Programs you will lead the Business Development and Contract Training Unit in the Continuing Studies division. You will be responsible for coordinating and implementing business-generating activities and events that contribute to the mission, strategic directions, goals and objectives of Yukon University. Reporting to the Department Head, Continuing Studies, you will also be responsible for achieving the department’s annual financial goals.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant Master’s degree with experience in business development, client relationship management, contract and budget management. You will have experience developing and adapting non-credit and micro-credential programs. You will also have exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as experience leading and managing teams in a unionized environment, ideally in post-secondary education.
Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.