Office Administration and Technology Project Coordinator: Competition #072
An Internal Posting in the BCGEU Employee Group.
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Friday, May 03, 2019
The School of Business invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator for the new Office Administration and Technology certificate programs. Working under the supervision of the School Chair, the successful applicant will have the education, experience, skills and knowledge to provide excellent program coordination to Office Administration program staff and students and support to the Chair and Dean in the administration of the Office Administration programs. The location of this position will be the home campus of the successful candidate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting school/program marketing in consultation with the School Chair, including working with Marketing on recruitment and advertising initiatives and responding to program inquiries from applicants and other community members
- Supporting the Chair in mentoring and orienting new instructional staff, including organizing regular program meetings and supporting faculty in interactive online course development in Moodle
- Reviewing program applications from prospective students
- Supporting the Chair in the start-up and delivery activities to pilot new programs: Office Administration and Bookkeeping certificates, including active participation in overall program planning, supporting evaluation of the pilot delivery of programs, and responding to other program related initiatives where required
- Supporting the Chair in scheduling courses and programs, including the development and creation of practicum offerings for students in the Bookkeeping Advanced Certificate, and making recommendations on the assignment of related teaching workloads
- Supporting the Chair to complete approval processes of curriculum for Administrative Assistant Advanced Certificate
- 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)
- Identifying and coordinating student Practicum opportunities and placements with external organizations
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to contribute to School and/or College initiatives
- A learner-centered education philosophy
- Ability to work with the School Chair, faculty and other college personnel in support of program administration
- Excellent team work and time management skills
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Excellent understanding of the Office Administration and Technology curriculum with recent, relevant practice experience teaching in Office Administration type programming
- Commitment to actively participate in the delivery of a dynamic and interactive online curriculum
- Working knowledge of College policy and procedures
- Experience with on-line learning platforms and delivery
- Excellent organizational skills and consistent presence on campus
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in a related field* is preferred
- Recent and relevant teaching experience in Office Administration type programming preferred
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
This is a non-regular, 25% release position commencing as soon as possible and ending July 31, 2020. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,277 - $3,659 bi-weekly (at a 100% appointment) and is 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 Friday, May 03, 2019.