Coordinator, Student Services Unit

**Coordinator, Student Services Unit**:
PCD Program Coordinator Education

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Inclusion Support, Student Achievement and Inclusion

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43440

Salary(s): PCD $86,924.00 - $118,907.00 per year

Closing Date: November 18, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Coordinator, Student Services Unit with the Inclusion Support Branch.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check
- Must have the ability to travel within Manitoba and Canada
- Must have a valid Manitoba Teacher’s or School Clinician’s Certificate

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary degree in a field related to policy analysis, education and/or technical vocational education
- High degree of specialized current knowledge, skills and experience related to the delivery of student services, philosophy of inclusion in Manitoba schools, and provincial Standards for Appropriate Educational Programming
- Leadership experience demonstrated through collaboration in supporting a team of professionals
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to gain the respect/cooperation of a broad range of department staff, as well as committees, school administrators, professional personnel, and stakeholders in the larger educational community
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft original materials for use by senior officials, written in a clear and concise manner
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a variety of complex projects with short timelines
- Highly developed political acumen for navigating sensitive and confidential issues
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills including a demonstrated ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and experience working under pressure, managing multiple priorities in tight timelines

**Desired**
- Master’s in Education or related field or equivalent
- Financial management experience

**Duties**:
This Coordinator is accountable for the operation of the Student Services Unit in respect to staffing, work assignments, and resources. This position is required to oversee a large provincial program mandate including, but not limited to, school clinician supervision, mental health supports for students, Deaf/hard of hearing services for students, student services consultative and policy supports for students with diverse learning needs, and implementation/oversight of the Standards for Appropriate Educational Programming.
- Advertisement # 43440
- Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
- Human Resource Services
- 608-330 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
- Phone: 204-945-6892
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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