Work Integrated Learning Administrator - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:

WIL ADMINISTRATOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH

NorQuesters are difference makers and we're searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our Faculty of Health as a WIL Administrator.

The WIL Administrator reports to the WIL Manager in the Faculty of Health Studies and arranges and coordinates practicum placements for students in a variety of programs across the Faculty of Health Studies.

This position works closely with program areas, students, clinical/practicum sites, and the WIL team to ensure successful student placement.

The role involves developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, utilizing technology, coordinating, and the acquisition of student clinical and practicum placements, as well as maintaining communication and relationship with facility managers and stakeholder placement management.

You will also provide excellent customer service to students, program areas, practicum sites and collaborate with other areas where the role's expertise is required.

The WIL Administrator works independently and collaboratively to execute cyclical operational and coordination activities aligned to FHS programs, as well as, WIL external stakeholders' schedules, and is delegated additional tasks that support key functions in the WIL area needed for successful student placement.

This is a term role until June 30, 2026.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Support the cycle of recurring business activities by using excellent verbal and written communication skills to answer internal and external inquiries about the various FHS programs with a WIL component.
Manage assigned workflow with regard to student practicum placement.
Create new and maintain existing relationships with placement sites in order to arrange practicums.
Utilize a variety of records, systems, documents, and functional spreadsheets that facilitate the WIL placement process.
Manage electronic and paper information and records related to student placement and adhere to compliance and FOIP requirements.
Proactively check student academic records and checklists in PeopleSoft to ensure students, WIL team, and program areas are made aware of any deficiencies that could prevent students from attending clinical.
Gather and communicate required information from preceptors, students, and program areas and notify students of placement information and schedule to ensure successful placement opportunities.
Leverage technology and seek innovative ways to improve procedures and processes in student placement and other WIL processes.
Evaluate new clinical and practicum sites for suitability and support contract and documentation required for the acquisition of new clinical and placement sites, in collaboration with the Work-Integrating Learning Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING

A degree or diploma in business, health, or related discipline is required. Equivalencies with similar education and experience will be considered.
2+ years of relevant experience, with some experience related to WIL in a postsecondary environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

Strong orientation to detail, interdependent work habits, and the ability to be self-starting, team oriented, and learner centered.
Strong communication skills, excellent written, verbal, active listening, and electronic communication skills.
Exceptional customer service, relationship management skills, proactive problemsolving, and conflict resolution skills.
Digital literacy demonstrated technical knowledge of Microsoft Word, PeopleSoft, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Previous experience working with Moodle, HSPnet, Access (or another database), and Connect Care.

SALARY:
$1,890-$2,456 biweekly ($49,129-$63,854 annually) reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a fulltime term position until June 30, 2026 with immediate access to our great benefit program.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization.

NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution's work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

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