Experiential Education Manager
3 days ago
About Durham College:
Durham College is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market.
With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor's degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students.
In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Experiential Education Manager to lead the coordination and expansion of experiential learning opportunities across Durham College.
This role will partner and collaborate closely with members of the academic leadership team, staff across college departments, and external partners to achieve deliverables that improve student satisfaction with, and access to, impactful work-integrated learning experiences.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of co-operative education coordinators and industry liaisons, including hiring, assignment of duties and work to be performed, performance management, etc.
- Lead team to source and secure jobs with WIL employers, execute agreements, and support co-op students and WIL employers throughout the co-op lifecycle providing a high-quality WIL experience for both.
- Manage and report on co-op admissions, working closely with academic faculties and the Registrar's Office, including promotion to students, evaluation of eligibility, monitoring transfers, and reviewing appeals
- Participate on the College's Program Planning and Review Committee (PPRC) to provide feedback and advice on the development of new co-op programs and the revision of existing ones
- Collaborating with academic units, lead the expansion of WIL opportunities at Durham College, including development of new co-op and WIL programs, monitoring and review of existing programs, development of related policies and procedures to ensure quality WIL
- Ensure all co-op related courses (Co-op and Career Preparation, work term) course outlines are current and relevant at the diploma, advanced diploma and graduate certificate levels with CTL and relevant Faculty
- Ensure the appropriate use of technology to promote, manage, and report on WIL, including experiential learning management systems; learning management systems; college and department websites; and social media
- Evaluate and improve co-op and WIL processes and systems and identify areas of inconsistency in processes that require attention.
- Recommend process improvements that will address partner feedback and improve the experience for students, WIL employers, and employees.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Masters' degree is required, in a relevant field of study such as Adult Education, Public or College Administration, or Community Planning.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the leadership and management of human resources, career development and project management in an academic environment is required.
- Experience designing and implementing work-integrated learning (WIL) initiatives is required.
- Teaching and curriculum design experience at the postsecondary level is an asset.
- Strong team building, hiring, and performance management skills.
- High degree of conceptualization, analytical ability, initiative, independent action and presentation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including report and proposal writing skills at an advanced level.
- Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills combined with a good understanding of labour relations and managing in a unionized environment.
- Strong project management and team management skills and abilities.
- Excellent organizational, monitoring and assessment skills including proficient use of computers and MS Suite software.
- Knowledge of external community and critical sectors within the regional economy.
- Driver's license valid and in good standing, and access to a vehicle to enable attendance at events and meetings.
Salary Range:
$83,443 - $104,303 per year.
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