Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring will apply extensive knowledge and experience in ECS to grade12 educational programming and operations to oversee the accreditation and approval processes and requirements related charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools and to support the accreditation of private schools and ECS operators. The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring ensures that all processes related to school accreditation and approvals are maintained and utilized effectively. The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring oversees the monitoring of Alberta Accredited International Schools and supports the monitoring of private ECS operators.
 

The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring will also provide guidance and interpretation of policies related to private schools, private ECS operators, charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools. This position is accountable for assisting in the development, interpretation and implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, and policies and Ministry programs and initiatives for private schools, private ECS operators, charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools.
 
The Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring is accountable for:
 

• Managing and reviewing applications, correspondence, and processes associated with the accreditation or approvals of charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools.
• Supporting the accreditation or approvals of private schools and private ECS operators. Putting forward recommendations for prospective charter school, collegiate school, and Alberta Accredited International School accreditation or approvals to the Minister of Education; and providing support to develop recommendations for prospective private school and ECS operator accreditation.
• Leading the monitoring of Alberta Accredited International Schools including the review and approval of Annual Education Results Reports and strategic education plans. Supporting the monitoring of private ECS operators.
• Providing strategic direction to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of monitoring processes.
• Providing leadership and advice to charter school, collegiate school, Alberta Accredited International School, private school and private ECS applicants regarding the implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, policies, standards, programs, and initiatives.
• Working to achieve Program and System Supports Division's purpose and core functions in support of the department's vision, mission, mandate and business plan.
• Developing strategies to support key initiatives related to choice in education associated with private schools, private ECS operators, charter schools, and collegiate schools, including implementation and stakeholder considerations.
• Researching issues to prepare responses to action requests on behalf of the branch, senior officials, and the Minister.
   

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility- Possesses an ability to create an adaptable environment and overcome barriers through proactive and flexible approach to work.
   
• Systems Thinking: Considers the impact of strategies and changes on the work of clients, stakeholders, and team members and support organization vision and goals through strategic planning of tasks and considering relationships between different work approaches and their impact on different programs, divisions and ministries.
   
• Drive for Results: Plans for and delivers results, from concrete deliverables to process improvements, managing resources effectively and ensuring attention to detail.
   
• Building Collaborative Work Environments: You will lead cross functional collaboration and initiate strategic communication systems to anticipate and address potential conflict and builds and atmosphere of genuine trust and teamwork.

Qualifications

University degree in Education or related field, supplemented by three years related experience. 

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

Assets:
 

• Knowledge of government strategic and policy directions and business plan goals relating to the ministry mandate.
• Knowledge of Government strategic priorities, ministry business plan goals, issues, programs and resources; the Alberta education system (ECS to Grade 12), including operations of ECS operators, schools and school authorities.
• Knowledge of governance and operation practices and administrative structures of ECS operators, school authorities, post-secondary institutions, non-government agencies, and government departments to identify appropriate opportunities for networking.
• Knowledge of project planning, including establishing the outcomes, measurement and evaluation related to those project plans.
• Proficiency in the use of information systems and business productivity software used to carry out job responsibilities (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and internet).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

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.
 

The final candidate may be required to undergo a security screening.
 

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.
 

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.