Academic Program Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - VanWest College

VanWest College

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description:

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Timings:

Wage:
$21-22/hour

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Full Time - (35 hours a week)

Start date:
Immediate (March 2023)

Required Skills and competencies:

Undergraduate Degree (Bachelors) + Proof of adequate English proficiency (B2+, IELTS 7, or equivalent)
Administrative Skills including computer literacy, correspondence, time management, data entry, scheduling
Excellent communication skills and correspondence.
Proven experience in coordination or a relevant position, ideally within the educational sector.
ESL/TESL background is an advantage.
Knowledge of program management and development procedures.
Strong Google and Microsoft Proficiency, with knowledge of technological enhancements and data entry.
Critical thinking, enthusiasm, organization, attention to detail, clear spoken and written communication, social grace, problemsolving, comfortable working with diverse and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling and coordination of Vanwest Programs based on student numbers and other operational needs with the guidance of the Academic director.
Managing files and documents in an organized and accessible manner
Developing systems to enhance administrative workflows for the department.
Scheduling meetings, and events for the department.
Tracking attendance issues for students with a reporting system
Monitoring and alerting the Academic director about student academic progress.
Ordering textbooks and managing academic inventory.
Alerting/Coordinating with the Academic director about subbing needs.
Coordination with Student Advisors about routine issues.
Managing and maintaining the Academic information bulletin for Students
Correspondence with students with regard to program/schedule changes and any valuable information.
Any other reasonable departmentrelated tasks needed by the Academic Director

About VanWest College:

VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with campuses located in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia.

The College is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) branch of the BC government Ministry of Advanced Education.

Certification by PTIB assures clients that VanWest College delivers education and training programs that meet and exceed high quality educational standards and student protection.

Highly interactive program courses, taught by industry leaders, are designed to improve students' communication skills, increase business knowledge and refine job-search and employability skills.

Students will acquire the essential real-life skills necessary to be successful in a workplace environment and students in co-op programs will spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements.

For real learning, real experience and real results, VanWest College is the premiere choice.