Program Development Coordinator
sait· Teaching and Learning Commons
About this role
SAIT’s Teaching and Learning Commons is a vibrant academic support service dedicated to advancing teaching excellence and enriching the learner experience. Join a team focused on empowering faculty and academic leaders through best practices in areas such as curriculum development, teaching and digital learning.
The Opportunity
Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Position End Date: October 31, 2027
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, September 28, 2026
The Program Development Coordinator works with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan, develop, and launch new programs at SAIT. As a champion for program development, this role is accountable for supporting the successful approval and launch of new credit programs and major program revisions, ensuring alignment with academic strategy, financial sustainability, market needs, and regulatory requirements.
The Coordinator leads programs through planning, design, development, and internal and external governance processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader with strong communication, project management, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.
How you'll contribute
- Lead cross-functional teams and drive successful delivery of new program development initiatives and substantial program changes.
- Communicate program progress, milestones, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders throughout the planning and development process.
- Coordinate instructional designers, writers, subject matter experts, academic leaders, and other contributors to ensure programs are developed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
- Lead and document project meetings, track deliverables, and monitor progress throughout all phases of program development.
- Develop change management plans and provide guidance on organizational change management for significant program changes.
- Validate program proposals against institutional priorities, market demand, learner outcomes, and financial viability, using professional judgment to recommend whether proposals are ready to proceed through internal and external governance.
- Lead and facilitate program design sessions with industry partners and internal SAIT stakeholders.
- Develop program business cases in collaboration with Finance, Business Analytics, Facilities Management, Academic Chairs, and other stakeholders to ensure programs are well designed, operationally feasible, and financially sustainable.
- Prepare and submit program approval documentation and program proposals with Academic Chairs to relevant decision-making bodies.
- Lead and coordinate governance and approval processes for credit programs, including preparing and submitting motions and required government approval documentation.
- Ensure program proposals and major revisions meet applicable institutional and regulatory requirements throughout the approval process.
- Provide guidance to schools on program design, development, and governance practices.
- Document and maintain operational processes, procedures, and workflow guides to support consistency, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement
- Consult and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify requirements, align project deliverables, and ensure operational and business needs are effectively addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Management
Program Design
Governance
Consultation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in a post-secondary environment.
- 2 to 3 years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups to deliver complex projects or initiatives is an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of program-level design and development.
- Strong facilitation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams and functions.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving results.
Education
Experience
Designations & Certifications
Capabilities
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
Together, we build bold futures
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
We’re committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Program Development Coordinator role at sait?
The listed salary for this Program Development Coordinator position at sait is CAD 85K–95K. This is an APT Temporary Salary role.
Where is the Program Development Coordinator position at sait located?
This Program Development Coordinator role at sait is based in Calgary, AB. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Program Development Coordinator role at sait full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a APT Temporary Salary position. It is posted as a Program Development Coordinator role in the Teaching and Learning Commons department at sait.
Which team or department does the Program Development Coordinator at sait belong to?
This Program Development Coordinator position is part of the Teaching and Learning Commons department at sait. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Program Development Coordinator position at sait?
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When was the Program Development Coordinator job at sait posted?
This Program Development Coordinator position at sait was posted on Sep 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Program Development Coordinator
sait · 💰 CAD 85K–95K
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