Education Coordinator

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15

The base salary will be $70,560 - $100,680 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards.  Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

About Us

The Department of Surgery’s vision is to be an international leader in forming the future of surgical care, research, and education through the delivery of safe, effective, and integrated surgical care that elevates the health and well-being of patients regionally and globally through discovery, education, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Administration and Finance (MAF), the Education Coordinator will provide administrative leadership to the education division within the Department of Surgery to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs. The role will ensure clear and current information is available and efficient processes are in place for academic leaders and staff within the programs, as well as for current and prospective students. The role will participate in the development, management, and implementation of academic plans, policies, and procedures related to Surgery’s academic programs, and identify opportunities for improvement, while ensuring adherence with university policies and procedures and accreditation standards. The Education Coordinator will oversee and participate in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating both new and ongoing programs and services to support teaching excellence for the Department of Surgery. The role will ensure that all surgical education programs meet accreditation standards, and oversee the development, maintenance and implementation of curricular activities that further strengthen the surgical education programs. The Education Coordinator will supervise education staff on their day-to-day functions and will provide coaching and training to ensure progression of day-to-day tasks.  The Education Coordinator will provide comprehensive consultation on a variety of processes to ensure program stakeholders are served effectively.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Master’s Degree in Education or Business Administration is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience providing administrative support and coordination in a higher education institution
• 5 years’ experience supervising staff; preferably in a unionized environment
• Experience developing, implementing and interpreting academic policies and procedures is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of educational technologies, and outcome-based curriculum design
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the viability of new technologies and innovations in learning
• Interpersonal skills to liaise with prospective and current students, staff, faculty and other members of the Western community
• Ability to handle complex, ambiguous situations with diplomacy, calmness and good judgment
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Ability to listen, inform, explain, and advise students on academic processes and regulations
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively present information, and conduct training sessions and workshops
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
• Valid drivers’ license with the ability to attend education events at city hospital sites

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.