Program Manager

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 14: $65,050 - $76,550, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with a benefits package. The expected end date is April 30, 2027.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

We facilitate the collaboration of individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community to pursue research questions and training opportunities to understand and prevent violence and abuse. We serve local, national and international communities by producing useful information and tools to assist in the daily work to prevent and stop violence towards women and children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will play a key role in expanding and operationalizing CREVAWC’s public education programming, with a focus on revenue generation and external engagement. Working in collaboration with subject matter experts, instructors, and internal stakeholders, the Program Manager will develop and manage the logistical, administrative, and staffing infrastructure needed to deliver high-quality training experiences. This role is accountable for identifying and coordinating new training opportunities, supporting the development of scalable program offerings, and ensuring efficient and consistent delivery. Through relationship-building, process coordination, and implementation oversight, the Program Manager will help CREVAWC strengthen its external presence and impact in advancing education on gender-based violence.

Qualifications

Education:

• 4-year Undergraduate Degree
• Project Management Professional certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in program or project management
• Experience developing accessible, audience-appropriate communications, such as training invitations, introductory materials, and promotional content

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of project lifecycle principles including planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion, particularly in the context of educational or public programming
• Understanding of community collaboration and relationship-building, especially within equity-focused or anti-violence education settings
• Knowledge of training logistics, instructional delivery formats (in-person, hybrid, virtual), and coordination of professional learning programs
• Understanding of digital marketing platforms, social media channels, and email campaign tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Knowledge of data collection and evaluation methods to measure participant satisfaction, training outcomes, and program reach
• Awareness of ethical guidelines relevant to managing sensitive participant information and working in contexts involving trauma-informed education
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with overlapping timelines, resources, and collaborators
• Proven ability to build both formal and informal professional relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries
• Ability to assess situations using sound judgement and navigate sensitive topics
• Ability to work independently, handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.