Education Advisor

**Job Description**:
**IMPORTANT**:
Effective immediately
Work schedule is 8:30-16:30 - 3 times/week and 11:30-19:30 - 2 times/week depending on program delivery schedule
JOB SUMMARY
REPORTING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OR DELEGATE, THE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF AEC AND OTHER
CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS AND COURSES IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADULT
TRAINING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND FINTECH. LIAISON WITH BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND
OTHER COLLEGES AND ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. EVENING OR WEEKEND WORK MAY BE
NECESSARY.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement, develop and manage AEC and other credited and non-credited programs predominantly in the IT field,

**including**: estimating realistic budget projections, scheduling courses, offering information sessions for students,
interviewing and testing prospective students as required, defining qualifications for teachers, ensuring that teaching
positions are posted and interviews held in a timely manner, choosing and ordering materials, ensuring that required
equipment and facilities are in place
Oversee registration, research and select appropriate internship placements, administer evaluations and program
revisions and all other activities necessary to the smooth running of the program or course
Implement, develop and manage activities involving Recognition of Acquired Learning, ensuring that proper
procedures are applied
Mentor students during the academic and professional growth process, in collaboration with College and external
resources
Work with Service Quebec to develop, implement and oversee the delivery of programs and courses
Provide support and advice to students and teachers, including conflict resolution and mediation where required
Actively foster the integration of the AEC students into the Quebec labor market
Ensure that relevant College policies are applied in a consistent manner to programs under the incumbent’s
responsibility
In collaboration with College resources, develop new or adjust existing digital tools to support program delivery
Actively participate in faculty hiring and the faculty evaluation process, as delegated by the Director

Actively develop and foster relationships with local businesses, industries and community groups
Evaluate external training as well as AECs and other programs and courses under the incumbent’s responsibility; make
recommendations for change
Ensure that documentation is provided to outside funding sources in a timely manner
Attend regional and provincial meetings as required
Participate in the Continuing Education team regularly, briefing the Director and providing input to other conseillers
and conseillères pédagogiques as required
Perform other relevant tasks, as may be defined by the Director
QUALIFICATIONS

**EDUCATION**:
Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization, particularly education
A Master’s degree will be considered an asset.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:
Three (3) years directly related experience in Continuing Education, and/or liaison work with the business sector and
federal and provincial government agencies
Excellent human relations, communications, teamwork and organizational skills
Experience in program management involving multiple stakeholders
Outstanding ability to work autonomously and self-directed under time pressure in a multitasking environment
Experience and confidence in solving conflict situations through mediation and mentoring
Profound understanding of the academic and personal needs of adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a labor market
training environment
Emphasis on aligning training and labor market needs and collaborating with industry
Knowledge of the requirements of competency-based education and innovative pedagogy an asset
Knowledge in newly emerging sectors of industry, such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain an asset
Excellent information technology knowledge and computer skills
Knowledge in the requirements of distance education
Experience in the Cégep system an asset
English (Intermediate oral and written)
French (Intermediate oral and written)
Word (intermediate)
Excel (intermediate)

**Required Tests**:
**Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of**:
Word (intermediate)
Excel (intermediate)
French (Intermediate written, written comprehension and oral)
English (Intermediate written, written comprehension and oral)