Program Quality Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

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Requisition Details:

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Job Title:Program Quality Coordinator (3 Vacancies)**:

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Requisition #:23-619**:

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Campus: Doon

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Department: School of Workforce Development

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Payband: 09

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Payband Range: $69, $87,001.00

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Hours/Week: 37.5

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Posting Date: Friday, August 4, 2023
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Closing Date: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Administration

Fulltime Temporary Contract

Administrative Temporary Full-time New Contract Position - One Year Contract (3 Vacancies)

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education.

Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

The Program Quality Coordinator supports the ongoing quality of program delivery in the School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Online Learning by providing leadership and mentorship to faculty, monitoring and reviewing departmental processes and practices related to curriculum maintenance and faculty training, and contributing to the development of new programs within the department.

Under the direction of the Chair, the Program Quality Coordinator is responsible for supporting and monitoring the ongoing quality and sustainability of programs within the department, as well as to collaborate with other internal departments related to curriculum quality and development.

Responsibilities:

New Program and Course Development

Conducts ongoing research to identify changing student demographics and needs, competitor offerings, labour market needs and gaps within the marketplace
Under the direction of the Chair, prepares new program proposals documentation
Coordinates the process of new program development, including PAC approval and sourcing industry experts
Coordinates the development of new course outlines with faculty, the curriculum department, and other resources, such as the library
Supports recruitment of appropriate curriculum developers, ensuring consistent contracting with a clear outline and measurement of deliverables
Coordinates and facilitates meetings and workflow between college resources and curriculum developers to ensure course and program standards are being met
Provides leadership in the design, development, and creation of new course materials and major revision of existing materials, as per program development priorities
Ensures that course creation and curriculum developers effectively utilize and integrate internal resources and supports in course creation

Program and Course Quality

Conducts quality reviews of course model shells and section shells to ensure continued effectiveness and compliance with college and departmental standards
Connects faculty to appropriate college resources and supports to address quality concerns
Assists with facilitation and coordination of all quality assurance processes for the department, including Annual Program Reflections (APR), Major Program Reviews (MPR), Program Advisory Committee meetings, etc., working closely with the appropriate college departments
Maintains and proposes improvements to departmental processes for Annual and Major Program Reviews; Works with the Chair and Managers to Develop and execute an action plan for content design and revision, resulting from quality assurance processes (e.g. MPR)
Coordinates the yearly course outline review process, as well as course outline change required throughout the year, working closely with the college curriculum department

Qualifications:

Fouryear Degree in a relevant field of study
Five years of demonstrated relevant industry experience in curriculum design, program development, adult education, curriculum quality assurance and/or postsecondary teaching
Strong knowledge of the Community College educational structure and experience in the Community College environment is required
Advanced computer skills, including knowledge of learning management systems, is an asset
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills required to manage multiple projects at the same time
Collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills

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