Health Disciplines Program Coordinator

**OSHKI-PIMACHE-O-WIN: THE WENJACK EDUCATION INSTITUTE**

**Position Title: Health Disciplines Program Coordinator**

**Hours of Work: Monday to Friday**

**Location: Centennial Square**

**Reports To: Director of Academics**

**Appointment: Permanent Full Time**

**Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 annually**

**WHO WE ARE**:
OSHKI-WENJACK’s mission is to achieve excellence as a leader in the innovative design and delivery of quality post-secondary and training programs which meet the holistic educational needs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other learners in a safe, inclusive, supportive, and culturally enriched learning environment.

**VISION STATEMENT**:
OSHKI-WENJACK is the Institute of choice for Indigenous learners and provides holistic, expert
- designed, and accredited post-secondary and training programs. OSHKI-WENJACK builds self
- awareness in learners and empowers them to contribute to the community, economic and cultural growth of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other communities.

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The Health Disciplines Program Coordinator will contribute to the overall success of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute by coordinating the accredited post-secondary Practical Nursing Program, in partnership with our accredited partner. Under the direction of the Director of Academics, the Health Disciplines Program Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of the Practical Nursing Diploma program with applicable partners.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Program Delivery**
- In concert with the accredited partner college, develop course schedules and ensure effective coordination and implementation of all program timetables, and revise as necessary.
- Arrange training for faculty members in collaboration with the IT Administrator & Support Officers for the use of e-learning platforms at Oshki-Wenjack or with other partners.
- In concert with the accredited partner college, coordinate and participate in regular Program Advisory Committee meetings to provide updates and consult with members to ensure program objectives and delivery methods are responding to the learning requirements of students.
- Convene Faculty meetings to provide updates and ensure program objectives and delivery methods are responding to the learning requirements of students.
- Identify and arrange for professional development opportunities for self and faculty.
- Provide back-up assistance for the coordination, implementation, recruitment, and admissions for all program offerings at Oshki-Wenjack when required.
- Develop and deliver course or workshops that enhance programme effectiveness and student learning.
- Coordinate clinical placements, facilitate problem solving and liaise between placement and students regarding supervisory needs.
- Follow all required policies, procedures, and other regulatory requirements related to the administration of this academic program as directed by the accredited college partner and other accrediting bodies as applicable.

**Student Recruitment**
- Travel to Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities for purposes of program promotion, student recruitment, and consultation with local education directors or authorities, as needed.
- Promote Oshki-Wenjack’s education and training programs in Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and to other learners to achieve the student enrolment targets for each program offering and assist in preparation of admission documents.

**Program Development**
- In concert with the accredited partner college, where applicable, participate in curriculum development including: (a) the review and revision of course outlines; (b) updating casebooks and textbooks; (c) creating independent study packages (d) conduct workshops and (e) provide instruction when required.
- Identify new program opportunities as they arise that could address capacity and learning requirements in Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other learners.

**Relationship Building**
- Develop and foster strong positive relationships with college and university partners, program stakeholders and other partners through liaison, visits, participation on working committees and related events for successful program development and delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships with staff in the communities and organizations in Nishnawbe Aski Nation through liaison, visits, participation on working committees and related events for successful program development and delivery.

**Program Administration**
- In accordance with the accredited partner college, participate in the recruitment of faculty and clinical placement coordinators when required.
- Maintain up to date student and program files.
- Prepare timely, complete reports and other documentation for accountability to Governing Council, program funders and partnering institutions.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time that support the successful operation of the Institute.

**Other Duties & Responsibilities**
- **Instruct classes on an as needed basis.