Online-blended Program Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Online-Blended Program Assistant

Department/Unit

Faculty of Management
General

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S29623

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

12 months

Employment Type

Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

0.75

Salary
- $ $30.06 per hour ($40,061 - $50,808 per annum, 32.5 hours per week). This is a 0.75 FTE position so annual salary will be pro-rated to $30,045 - $38, hours per week).

Classification

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Online-Blended Program Assistant will provide coordination and support to the Integrated Learning Coordinators in the delivery of three graduate programs and in the successful delivery of the face to face Intensives, delivered in major Canadian cities.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and distribution of course and programrelated materials (including class lists, prof bios, dates and etc), obtaining copyright permission, printing of materials and other course delivery tasks, as required, to effectively run the program. Posting materials and notices on course web site (Brightspace).
Work with instructors in the planning and preparation of intensives, event planning (bookings, catering, special needs, etc), scheduling, itineraries and activities, material preparation, site and layout requirements, technical support, primary contact for support and troubleshooting during intensives, classroom setup and tear down.
Coordinate the collection and distribution of materials, monitor discussions and assignments, as required, report as required to instructors and to Integrated Learning Coordinators, provide support to students.
Provide video graphic support, coordination of online orientation for new students.
Under the direction of the Integrated Learning Coordinators, record video of instructors or other digital learning content, as required, including editing and uploading of media content to Brightspace.
Respond to general inquiries after information sessions and provide backup to team members where required.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of inperson work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Business/ Office Administration program with approximately three to five years' related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Word, and Excel).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, multitasking and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently.

Assets

Experience working in postsecondary with adult and professional parttime learners.
Experience with Brightspace or similar course management systems and online web design, adult education and Banner experience.

Job Competencies

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement