CASUAL Continuing Education Coordinator; To Garner

CASUAL Continuing Education Coordinator

Employment Status:
Part Time

Employment Type:

Casual

Reporting to the Manager, Continuing Education, and where applicable, receives day‑to‑day supervision provided by local campus management. The Continuing Education (CE) Coordinator is responsible for assessing program and industry needs for their assigned portfolio; cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with partners; coordinating new continuing education course and program development; researching funding opportunities; writing proposals; and coordinating programming which supports local needs.

This a position requires quality decision‑making, and guidance reflecting student, regional, community, client, and institutional needs. In addition, this position is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting on new programming. The CE Coordinator is responsible to coordinate the offering and delivery of sufficient programming to justify the position and related delivery and administrative costs.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a diverse range of relevant continuing education courses and programs that align with industry trends and market needs. This includes but is not limited to conducting needs assessments; collaborating with subject matter experts and instructors in support of the creation, evaluation and revision of curriculum that is high‑quality, inclusive and engaging; and preparing course and program submissions for Education Council approval.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with businesses, professional organizations, and community groups to expand programming reach that supports regional labour market needs.
• Liaise with external partners, as well as College personnel to identify and prioritize programming and funding opportunities that align with the college’s strategic direction.
• Research, write, and negotiate grant and funding proposals with funding agencies and college partners.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Continuing Education strategy.
• Contribute to the overall development and implementation of the Continuing Education marketing plan.
• In collaboration with marketing staff, initiate marketing campaigns ensuring it is aligned to agreed funder specifications.
• Responsible for the financial viability of programming within their purview. This includes developing, monitoring, and maintaining budgets; negotiating budgets with partners; preparing short and long‑range enrolment and financial projections for programming.
• Perform prescribed tasks of faculty/staff recruitment, training, development and maintenance processes, such as working with educational administration, faculty, and/or community partners to identify preferred qualifications; identifying potential faculty; making arrangements with faculty for offered positions; and ensuring faculty are informed about divisional administrative processes relevant to their educational activities.
• Prepare contract information and other forms as required.
• Assist with delivery of staff, faculty, and student orientation as required.
• Communicate with community partners, instructors, staff, and students regarding program information and other administrative issues that arise.
• Create and facilitate relationships between the employment community, students, and the College in order to connect students to relevant work integrated learning opportunities.
• Gather and analyse course evaluations and partner feedback, identifying needs and trends and preparing reports and recommendations for future offerings.
• Assess administrative components of programming and provide appropriate advice and direction to other staff as required – this includes opening, monitoring, and closing programming sections.
• Prepare regular reports regarding financials, programming, and enrolment.
• Facilitate student selection processes as required.
• Participate in student recruitment and information events, as required.
• Communicate with internal and external partners, and provide advice regarding direction, opportunities, policy, and procedures affecting program delivery. Maintain open communications about…