Coordinator, Heath Information Management Program

**ABOUT OUR COMPANY**

Anderson College is one of Canada’s oldest colleges, having opened our first location in 1885. We have trained more than 100,000 students over a 137-year history and have been an empowering partner for students overcoming career challenges and transitioning to the next phase of their lives.

With ten locations in Ontario and one in British Columbia, we are recognized for our high-caliber faculty, hands-on, real-life career training, and supportive culture. At Anderson College, we are more than our century-old history, our programs, and state-of-the-art facilities; we are a team of caring individuals, deeply committed to helping our students become skillful, confident, and in-demand employees.

**ABOUT THE PROGRAM**

The **Health Information Management-HIM Program** at Anderson College was initiated at Westervelt College and was Accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management in 2016. The program began as an in-house program, transitioned to a remote program during COVID-19, and is now approved as a fully virtual (remote) HIM program. Although fully remote, all courses are currently offered in synchronous format. Plans are underway for program expansion, including the potential for asynchronous and part-time options.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Under the direction of the Director of Academics and Quality Assurance, in collaboration with campus leadership and program faculty, the **Program Coordinator/Chair** plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and initiatives. The **Program Coordinator/Chair** will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of program coordination to ensure their success and impact.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum, learning objectives, and departmental standards.
- Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, presentations, and other instructional materials to facilitate student learning and comprehension.
- Develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials to reflect current best practices and academic standards.
- Work with he academic team to create dynamic curriculum
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student and faculty participation, critical thinking, and academic success.
- Prepare, train, and coach faculty to utilize standardized curriculum.
- Facilitate regular faculty team discussions to enhance pedagogical practices
- Monitor instructors through monthly review sessions to maintain curriculum quality control.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with program standards and requirements set forth by relevant agencies.
- Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and staff to collect data, assess program effectiveness, and implement improvements to meet accreditation standards.
- Provide guidance and support to faculty in the preparation of accreditation reports, and other program improvement documents.
- Stay informed about changes in CHIM standards, regulations, and best practices, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze institutional data to track progress towards program goals and identify areas for improvement.
- Represent the institution at program advisory meetings, conferences, and other events, advocating for our commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve the quality and impact of our offerings.
- Identify software that will augment the quality of the program.
- Determine student academic eligibility for practicum.
- Interview students to determine learning objectives for practicum.
- Assists students with resume development and interview preparation.
- Determine placement availability in community agencies, student placement, follow-up and confirmation with community agencies.
- Review, explore and cultivate potential practicum opportunities wherever possible by developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating practicum agency information sessions.
- Attend community events and networking opportunities with hospital, medical facilities and other organizations to develop strong working relationships.
- Facilitate student placement, follow-up and confirmation with agencies.
- Become proficient in using software used to assist with practicum placement.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- A graduate from a recognized diploma from a Health Information Management program
- Currently registered with the College of Health Information Management
- At least five (5) years of experience including demonstrated leadership experience.
- Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
- High level of proficiency with Office 365 environment, including Outlook, One Drive, SharePoint, Forms, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Coding knowledge and HIM software
- Experience in at least one lear