Program Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30- 4:30

Education Level
2 year Community College diploma in Office Admin or related field

Career Level
Requires 4 years of relevant experience

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

JD/TJD #
JD00692

Pay Grade:

7

Title:

Program Coordinator

Unit/Project Description:

The School of Rehabilitation Science aims to provide exemplary educational programs for students in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation science, speech language pathology and health management.

The School's Rehabilitation Science (RS) Graduate Program offers thesis-based or online, course-based MSc degrees and also the option for students to pursue a PhD in Rehabilitation Science with or without a dual degree with occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech language pathology.

The program builds on the School's reputation of innovative education and research and is supported by talented researchers/faculty who are internationally renowned.

The RS Graduate Program requires a Program Coordinator to enable the effective delivery of the program offerings.

Working closely with the RS Assistant Dean and other program team members within the School, the Coordinator will lead several key functions including:
RS recruitment, admissions and registration; program evaluation; Coordination of student
- and graduate supervisor-oriented events/conferences; RS marketing and communications; awards, scholarships and student funding packages; budget and activity tracking; liaising with HSGS and SGS and other program partnerships; RS student support and progress tracking; exam coordination; Mosaic student administration; A2L support; Assistant Dean support and other program projects and activities.

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing, planning, and maintaining the efficient operation of a division and its related programs, and coordinating all aspects of the program including curriculum administration, implementation, promotion, recruitment, resource, and financial management.

Implements and maintains the efficient administrative operations at a designated site under the direction of senior staff.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
Participate in the development, evaluation, and review of academic and scholarly programs and resources.
Organize, coordinate, and assist with educational programs and events such as retreats, education days and other capacity building programs.
Communicate and work collaboratively with various internal and external organizations and departments.
Coordinate the calendar of supervisor and others and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Develop the program budget for review and approval.
Implement and maintain the program budget and expense reports. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
Ensure that financial accounts and reports are completed and managed competently and efficiently.
Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
Facilitate meetings with various individuals including, but not limited to, program stakeholders and groups.
Write a variety of documents including, but not limited to, reports, correspondence and minutes.
Use a dictaphone to transcribe correspondence and other documents.
Provide faculty and staff information regarding program policies and information about program requirements.
Provide work procedure advice and guidance to staff.
Review current academic calendar, and recommend and prepare curriculum revisions and clinical training schedules.
Plan and coordinate a variety of departmental activities and events.
Gather and compile information required for a variety of documents and reports.
Update and maintain records and databases.
Act as a liaison between the department and various stakeholders with regards to facility operations.
Train and mentor support staff and act as first point of contact with regard to issues related to administrative staff.
Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements and maintain the training database for staff
Ensure timely and efficient processing of attendance sheets and payroll for temporary, casual and continuing staff
Provide efficient facility management the administrative support structure at the designated hospital site.
Provides front line service to faculty and staff, and in consultation with senior staff, sets standards for the quality of department services.
Provide information to individuals with inquiries surrou