Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
OCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to lead our Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) team. As a key member of our Teaching and Learning portfolio, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a vision for student-facing programs and initiatives that support undergraduate and graduate student writing, communication, and language skills development in studio-based art and design education.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement a multi-year plan for student-facing programs and initiatives, aligning with the OCAD U Academic and Strategic Plan.
- Lead the development of scholarly and community-based research and promising practices to advance evidence-based decision-making and practice.
- Conduct needs assessments and develop program monitoring and evaluation processes to track, assess, and report on WLC co-curricular program activities.
- Develop collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders across the university community to inform the creation of responsive, well-integrated programs and services for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Hire, train, and supervise WLC staff, including setting goals and objectives, monitoring progress, evaluating employee performance, coaching, and fostering professional development.
- Facilitate ongoing critical reflection and lead the development and integration of decolonizing, anti-racist, accessible, and translingual approaches and pedagogies across all student-facing program areas.
- Manage the WLC budget, participate in annual budget planning processes, and work with relevant staff to fulfill budget reporting requirements.
- Work collaboratively with members of the teaching and learning management team to facilitate strong working relationships and consistency in pedagogical approaches across program areas.
- Graduate degree in a related field (i.e., Education, Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching, Writing Studies) or equivalent.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience working in a post-secondary writing centre, English language support unit, or similar designing and delivering student academic support programs.
- Knowledge of best practices in multilingual pedagogy, experience developing co-curricular post-secondary English language learning programs, and an understanding of the barriers and support needs of post-secondary students studying in a second language.
- Knowledge of visual rhetoric and familiarity with and prior experience working within the curricular context of an art and design education institution.
- Strategic planning skills with experience identifying and translating strategic priorities into programming and day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated experience working within the context of university academic governance to advance university and portfolio goals and priorities.
- Strong knowledge of best practices in writing pedagogy, student learning, and student academic skills development.
- Understanding of and experience developing peer learning approaches and pedagogies in co-curricular programming.
- Demonstrated experience developing and integrating decolonizing, anti-racist, accessible, and translingual approaches and pedagogies in previous work or study.
- Excellent management skills and experience managing, supervising, evaluating, and developing collaborative staff teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to exercise tact, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Program planning skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage complex projects.
- Experience designing and implementing needs assessment and program evaluation tools.
- Educational research and data analysis skills and experience with knowledge mobilization.
- Experience leading organizational change processes and building shared goals and consensus across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
- Advanced facilitation skills; Instructional Skills Workshop certification an asset.
- Experience planning, overseeing, and implementing budgets.
- Experience managing staff in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles and practices of decolonizing, anti-racism, and accessibility and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Strong digital literacy and computer skills, including a high degree of facility in the use of all Microsoft 365 applications.
- Comprehensive benefits package for you and your dependents.
- Pension plan matching to help you plan for your future.
- Employee Assistant Program to support you on any work or personal-related matters.
- A Wellness Fund to support your health and well-being.
- Vacation and an additional paid time off during the University's Winter Closure.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning to support your growth.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportOCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to lead our Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) team. As a key member of our Teaching and Learning portfolio, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportOCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to lead our Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) team. As a key member of our Teaching and Learning portfolio, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to join our team at OCAD University. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of student-facing programs and initiatives that...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportJob Summary:The Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support is a key role in the Teaching and Learning portfolio at OCAD University. This position leads the development of a vision and multi-year plan across all student-facing program areas, including writing, language,...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportOCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to lead our Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) team. As a key member of our Teaching and Learning portfolio, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full timeJob Title: Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning SupportOCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Student Writing, Communication and Learning Support to lead our Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) team. As a key member of our Teaching and Learning portfolio, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a...
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