- Provides strategic visioning and leadership to theLearning Services teams
- Manages engagement with instructors, students, andcommunity to further advance mandate of supporting student learning experience.
- Provides leadership that will identify campus-widestrategic initiatives and innovations, develop proposals and suggestprioritizations on learning support initiatives:
- Advises on and supports currentcampus-wide learning support initiatives
- Initiates new procedures andinnovative ways of working with our faculty who must support students withlearning differences
- Initiates new procedures andinnovative ways of supporting our students with specific and unique learningneeds
- Supports a case management approachto support students who have specific government funding due to their learningneeds.
- Researches, analyzes, evaluates andrecommends emerging practices in working with students to meet diverse learningneeds
- Fosters teamwork and collaborationamong a diverse group of skilled faculty, staff, students and administrators
- Provides project leadership onprojects assigned to learning services
- Keeps abreast of research, trends, and innovations inpedagogy (in face-to-face, blended, and online education) from a learnerperspective, as well as research and trends on learning support.
- HR and Finance: budgetary management, staff planningand recruitment
- Works directly with Associate Deans to createmechanisms of support for faculty, program and school leadership to ensure thatNAIT is best positioned for removing barriers to learning.
- External communications: Works with governmentagencies, reporting on the government grant revenues received
- Relevant communication with other post-secondaryinstitutions, the Post Secondary Accessibility Disability Resource Association(PADRA), secondary schools, disability-related organizations and communityorganizations.
- Influencing skills
- Prioritization ofprojects and initiatives
- Collaboration withother work units
- Familiar with diversity and disability theories,principles, and practices, in addition to having practical working knowledge ofdifferent disabilities. Understanding of the impact of disability forindividuals in a social, academic, employment and community setting.
- Knowledge of assessment for learning disabilities,intake procedures, case management, accommodation procedures, referral andsupport processes.
- Knowledge of Human Rights Legislation, knowledgeof funding sources and processes; FOIP
- General understanding of change leadership and socialchange theory and models (Disability Rights movement, Social Model ofDisability, Social-political Model of Disability, Social Justice Theory,Universal Design Theory and Principles, Disability Studies, and AppreciativeInquiry.)
- Excellent verbal andwritten communication
- Ability to communicatecomplex concepts and ideas in a compelling way
- Bachelor's degree -preferably in gender studies, social justice, sociology, political science, or otherrelated field.
- Master's degreepreferred.
- Significant relatedprofessional experience
- Incumbent must be very familiar with Duty toAccommodate, NAIT Academic Regulations, admissions policies and programinformation, accommodations, technologies, and universal design concepts
Manager, Learning Services - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT
Description
In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through ourCareers site at
Reportingto the Director of Student Experience, the Manager, Learning Services is responsiblefor providing leadership to the Learning Services team at NAIT. This team offers assistance to students to enhancetheir learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The roleinvolves collaborating with various programs to assist instructors inaccommodating students with diverse learning needs, as well as aiding studentsin achieving academic success and overcoming learning obstacles.
Key responsibilitiesinclude overseeing staff, managing workflow, addressing disciplinary matters,conducting performance assessments, establishing policies and guidelines,preparing and managing budgets, and developing business plans for all facets ofLearning Services. This encompasses providing support in student accommodationadvising, delivering materials in alternative formats, coordinating exams,facilitating CART services, interpreting sign language, arranging note-takingassistance, offering learning strategies, and any other necessary services. Theideal candidate demonstrates strong collaborative skills by engaging withleaders from other student-oriented services to comprehend the wider scope ofstudent needs and identify potential avenues for support.
KeyResponsibilities:
Skills& Abilities:
Qualifications:
Remuneration : $96, $ 127,657.66 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Please submit a resume and cover letterto be considered for this opportunity.
AboutNAIT
AtNAIT, people matter.
We'reproud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding workculture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggestasset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.
AtNAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflectsour shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada. NAIT is committed toadvancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. Weespecially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Blackand racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women)people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
Whatwe offer
We'vecreated a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professionaland personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.
NAITis a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you mayrequest flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of thetwo.
Employeesalso have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmasand New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annualall-staff professional development days and so much more.
Additionalrequirements
Applicantswith education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had thempreviously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World EducationServices or the International Qualifications AssessmentService (IQAS)
Accommodations
NAITis an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you arecontacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contactus if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Pleasecontact us via email at
Wethank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
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