Experiential Education Coordinator, Faculty of Education

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Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ranked top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise.

We are looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

September 23, 2024

Please note: This is a 14-month fixed term contract with benefits.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Experiential Education this position is responsible for collaborating with the Faculty of Education with experiential education planning, design, implementation and evaluation. In this role you will identify, cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners in the Education sector, in support of the goals and curriculum of the Faculty of Education. Brock University operates under a centralized model for experiential education, this role also supports communication and marketing efforts that promote the activities of and success of experiential education.

The Experiential Education Coordinator, Faculty of Education will:

• Work alongside faculty to support the design and completion of assignments, assessment and evaluation processes to support the integration of course content with experiential opportunities;
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Faculty of Education Placement Office;
• Assist the Faculty of Education Placement Office with securing and tracking placements that meet the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT);
• Ensure that program and school board specific policies, processes and procedures are followed and completed for student placements, practica and internships;
• Source and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations that meet the needs of the BECE program and third year Teacher Education courses;
• Act as an ambassador for Brock and the Faculty at community functions, events and when working with community partners, to build relationships and respond to issues pertaining experiential education;
• Lead in the development of short and long-term plans with the Faculty, related to all aspects of experiential education;
• Identify, cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners to provide appropriate experiential education opportunities across the faculty; Ensure the Faculty is aware of and has the opportunity to take advantage of any internal and external funding or resource support that arises for Experiential Education;
• Develop and deliver student orientation to experiential projects in class;
• Develop synergies between Experiential Education activities throughout the University;
• Participate in the creation and uphold policies, processes and procedures pertaining to student placements, internships, and other forms of Experiential Education;
• Contribute to marketing campaigns that relate to Experiential Education within the Faculty, University and community.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in a related field;
• Relevant experience, including work in the field of experiential education;
• Knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of experiential learning;
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism demonstrated with community partners, students, staff and faculty;
• Knowledge of the educational process and courses/programs offered at Brock and within the Faculty;
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of local community organizations, public agencies, and the private sector;
• Solid computer competency including word processing, spreadsheets, databases web applications and web maintenance, social media, internet search engines, Brightspace, etc.;
• Ability to develop nuanced messaging, demonstrate the value of experiential education and ask community partners for support in providing experiential education opportunities;
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team that shares best practices and collaborates to find efficiencies and synergies;
• Strong judgement, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess a situation and take appropriate action;
• Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to take initiative in developing new and expanding existing experiential education opportunities and partnerships.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of University/Public sector governance, policies, procedures and culture;
• Working knowledge of Educational studies programming and academic requirements including those set forth by OCT and OCECE;
• Research grant writing or review experience.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($62,580-$107,280);
• Target Hiring Range: $62,580-$65,000
• This is a 14-month fixed term contract with benefits.

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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