Faculty Support Specialist

1 week ago


Burnaby, Canada Alexander College Full time

**TITLE: Faculty Support Specialist (FSS)**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**: Under the direction of the Instructional Support Centre Manager (ISCM), the Faculty Support Specialist will be responsible for supporting faculty and staff with issues arising from digital learning resources. The Specialist will also support the Instructional Support Centre Coordinator (ISCC) and the ISCM with other tasks as directed.

**WHY JOIN US**:

- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- GRSP matching contributions
- Professional Development encouragement and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

**WHO WE ARE**: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate or Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's degree (preferred) or some education at the postsecondary level
- Minimum of one year’s related work experience
- One year of teaching experience in post-secondary education considered an asset
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with speakers of other languages

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Providing individualized support and training to faculty on the use of instructional support technologies supported by Alexander College
- Developing and implementing faculty support initiatives to enhance teaching and learning outcomes
- Assisting in the development and facilitation of workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities for faculty
- Developing and distributing guides, checklists, “cheat sheets”, and other documentation that support faculty
- Collaborating with the ISCM and the ISCC to address or mitigate the trends impacting faculty
- Implementing, analyzing, and reporting general data collection to determine and/or improve overall academic effectiveness
- Assisting with formulating term and annual ISC reports
- Other duties as assigned by the ISCS or the Dean’s Office

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5H 4T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Instructional Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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