Manager of Experiential Learning Programs

4 weeks ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada University of Victoria Full time

About the Opportunity

The University of Victoria stands as one of the largest employers in Victoria and is recognized as one of Canada's leading diversity employers. Our community comprises over 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians, and staff who support a wide array of academic programs, world-class research, and a commitment to civic engagement.

At Gustavson, our academic offerings are anchored in our core principles: innovative, international, integrative, and sustainable/socially responsible. We provide intimate, values-driven programs designed to equip graduates to make a significant impact in their respective fields. For comprehensive details, please refer to our Program Overview.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with outstanding coaching abilities, dedicated to fostering the personal and professional growth of our students.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work, subject to negotiation after the probation period.

Salary Information:

Recruitment range: $72,242 - $79,650, with the starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: Starting salary to a maximum of $93,951, available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Experiential Learning, the Experiential Learning Manager will spearhead the experiential initiatives within the undergraduate business program. The primary focus of this role is to design, implement, and support personal and career development courses, such as COM 405. This course is part of the experiential learning initiative, providing curriculum-based programming that connects students with relevant career development opportunities. Activities may include orientation sessions, conferences, project-based learning, and team coaching on program deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the curriculum design and execution of the COM 405 Career Preparation course.
  • Provide coaching to individual students and student teams.
  • Implement the teamwork curriculum for the Bachelor of Commerce program.
  • Facilitate workshops for undergraduate students.
  • Collaborate with members of the experiential learning team and internal stakeholders to ensure programming achieves learner-driven outcomes.
  • Quickly establish relationships with students, community partners, staff, and faculty.

Job Requirements

This position requires a relevant undergraduate degree in Administration, Education, Leadership, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including:

  • Coaching individuals and teams.
  • Development and delivery of experiential learning curricula.
  • Facilitation of workshops.
  • Implementation and assessment of educational program management.
  • Experience in diverse work environments and sensitivity to a varied stakeholder population.
  • Building collaborative relationships and awareness of mental health resources and initiatives.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge Requirements:

  • Experience in designing and delivering both in-person and online educational programs.
  • Ability to connect objectives and outcomes to program goals.
  • Proficient digital literacy, including MS Office (particularly Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel), databases, and Zoom.
  • Understanding of career education theory is an asset.

Competency Requirements:

  • Confidence in collaborating to create effective learning solutions.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others, with a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience.
  • Capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and to operate both in-person and online.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated administrative and organizational abilities.
  • Initiative and willingness to champion innovation and new processes.
  • Sensitivity to student mental health and wellness.

Assets or Preferences:

  • Previous experience in career coaching and career education.
  • Experience in a post-secondary educational environment.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓wəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓wəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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