Coordinator, Human Services

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Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number F1722

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Health & Human Services

Department

Department Human Services

Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health & Human Services

Location

Location Campbell River/Port Alberni (CR/PA)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement?

New Position or Replacement? New

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 12/17/2027

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/28/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Days and hours vary based on the needs of the program

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% 10%

Pay Grade

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health and Human Services programs or designate, the Human Services ( HSW ) Coordinator supports HSW one-time programing, on-campus, and in-community. The HSW Coordinator provides educational leadership in support of students and faculty, including certificate, diploma, pathway, and contract programming.

The HSW Coordinator is accountable for supporting instructional faculty with the delivery of high-quality programming. They will also support the development of new programming and the ongoing review of full-time and part-time programs, while ensuring programs are relevant to the needs of students, industry, and the community at large, as aligned with regional economic development plans and NIC’s BUILD 2026 strategic plan.

The advancement of programming involves: researching and assessing labor market needs; conducting community and program-based needs assessment; where relevant collaborating with decanal and service departments; preparing relevant proposals; establishing curriculum development plans; where opportunities arise, developing student research activities; monitoring practicum-based data generation; preparing relevant reports, and participating with associated committees. The HSW Coordinator will actively support enhanced strategic recruitment and retention initiatives, promote student transition to employment opportunities, and will actively advance work-integrated learning across trades and technical programs.

This position also supports Indigenous-led, in-community delivery. The Coordinator will work closely with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partners to ensure that programming is planned and delivered in ways that reflect local priorities, cultural protocols, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Responsibilities include coordinating land-based and classroom components, organizing logistics, supporting instructors, and fostering relationships grounded in trust, respect, and cultural safety.

The Coordinator plays a behind-the-scenes but vital role in ensuring that program delivery is responsive, culturally aligned, and community-informed.

This role requires the successful applicant to travel between/visit all campuses and does not follow the traditional academic calendar, and includes working in the months of July and August.

• Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
• Effective Communication Skills;
• Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
• Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
• Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
• Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Coordination of Decanal Operations

• In collaboration with the office of the Dean, Associate Dean, faculty, and industry-based subject matter experts, actively support program development, delivery, and innovation, including institutional and community-based initiatives, and the advancement of funding proposals/applications, and related reporting.
• Support faculty and, when requested, act as a liaison with the Office of the Dean.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Dean and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation ( CTLI ) to initiate and conduct program reviews according to College Policy.
• Facilitate regular meetings to ensure faculty are apprised of programming and regional developments.
• In coordination with the Department Chair(s), the HSW…