Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring leads accreditation, approval, and monitoring activities for charter schools, collegiate schools, independent schools, independent ECS operators, and Alberta Accredited International Schools. The role provides strategic leadership to ensure accreditation, approval, and monitoring requirements are effectively implemented; offers guidance and interpretation of related policies; and supports the development, implementation, and interpretation of education legislation, regulations, policies, and ministry initiatives.

The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring is accountable for:

• Leading accreditation and approval processes for charter schools, collegiate schools, independent schools and independent ECS operators and Alberta Accredited International Schools.
• Providing leadership for monitoring activities related to Alberta Accredited International Schools and supporting the monitoring of private ECS operators.
• Supporting the development and implementation of government, ministry, branch, and sector priorities through expertise in school programming and operations.
• Advancing the goals of the Program and System Supports Division by contributing to its mandate, core functions, and strategic objectives in alignment with the department's vision, mission, and business plan.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility: Effectively adapts to changing direction by modifying processes, procedures, and reporting requirements, communicating the rationale for changes, and ensuring smooth implementation across impacted areas.

• Systems Thinking: Identifies recurring, systemic issues and emerging trends across multiple areas, leveraging organizational awareness to navigate complex issues, engage appropriate stakeholders, and ensure effective consultation, coordination, and resolution.

• Drive for Results: Provides clear direction and specific actions to staff to ensure deadlines are understood and adhered to, while ensuring senior officials receive complete, timely, and accurate information, including relevant additional information and data to support decision-making.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Shares relevant and contentious information across the department and is prepared to delve into complex issues with a focus on improving processes and procedures for stakeholders, staff, and program areas.

Qualifications

University Graduation in Education or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The position requires the following knowledge and skills:
 

• Strong knowledge and experience of the Alberta K-12 education system, including ECS to Grade 12 programming and operations.
• Knowledge of government strategic priorities, policy directions, ministry business plan goals, and initiatives related to the ministry mandate.
• Understanding of the Alberta education system, including the operations of ECS operators, schools, school authorities, and related programs and resources.
• Knowledge of governance, operational practices, and administrative structures across ECS operators, school authorities, post-secondary institutions, non-government organizations, and government departments.
• Experience in project planning, including establishing outcomes, performance measures, and evaluation frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based tools.

Assets

• Possession of a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is one (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
 

This position is based in Edmonton. We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
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• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.