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Program Coordinator for Academic Upgrading and Development: Competition #150

An Internal Posting in the BCGEU Employee Group.

Castlegar, Nelson

Posted: Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Closes: Tuesday, August 14, 2018

A program coordinator is required in the School of Academic Upgrading and Development to work with the School Chair in support of the day-to-day coordination, operation and administrative duties of the School by providing guidance to and representation for the Academic Upgrading and Special Education programs, their curriculum and instructors. *The location of this position will be determined based on the location of the successful candidate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supporting school/program marketing in consultation with the School Chair;
  • Supporting the Chair in mentoring and orienting new instructional staff;
  • Reviewing program applications from prospective students and supporting student intake and placement;
  • Supporting the Chair in scheduling courses, programs and classrooms and making recommendations on the assignment of related teaching workloads;
  • Assisting students, developing student education plans and directing students to instructors and/or services for further assistance; and
    • Supporting the Chair in dealing with student PLAR requests and assessing PLAR results or assigning this responsibility to other instructor(s).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to contribute to School and/or College initiatives
  • A learner-centered educational philosophy
    • Ability to work flexibly with the School Chair, faculty and other college personnel
    • Excellent communication, team work and time management skills
    • Commitment to continuous learning

Education and Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the Upgrading program’s key subject areas
  • Three (3) years successful teaching experience in a program within the school
  • Teaching Certificate or Provincial Instructional Diploma 

This is a non-regular, 20% position commencing August 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,238 – 3,596  (at a 100% appointment) bi-weekly based on qualifications and experience.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.

Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

All résumés must be submitted via email.

This posting closes on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

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