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| Reference #: | 4627 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Experience: | 5 Years |
| Education: | Masters or PhD |
Job Description
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
The Faculty of Education's mission is to: prepare knowledgeable, critical, creative and courageous educators; to champion through our teaching, research and service just, equitable opportunities and outcomes for all individuals and communities-in and through education.
The Faculty of Education is entering the third year of professional programs offerings, in which there are approximately 250 students enrolled in 9 professional master's programs. Accountable to the Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), the MPEd Coordinator is responsible for the management, sustainability, and growth of the programs. As a staff leader in the Faculty, the MPEd Coordinator works in collaboration with instructional, administrative, and technology staff as well as faculty members and other stakeholders to ensure that the MPEd programs are delivered efficiently and effectively. Ensuring integrity in the implementation of the conceptual and pedagogical framework of the program, as well as the communication of all policies and procedures, will be important functions of this role. The coordinator will also ensure that the continuous improvement and sustainable expansion of the master's programs will be governed by required approvals, sound research, and regular and thorough program evaluation-based evidence. In collaboration with faculty members associated with the leadership group, the MPEd Coordinator may initiate independent and/or collaborative research on the MPEd program for its continued improvement.
Qualifications
Education:
- Must possess a Master's degree in the area of Education
- PhD or EdD in the area of Education would be preferred
Experience:
- At least 5 years' work experience in a higher education setting
- At least 5 years' of experience in the area of project management, program planning and coordination, instructional design and support, education technology, and/or student services within a higher education setting would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and complete detailed analytics and reports and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to daily work
- Ability to understand student needs and expectations, and provide excellent service to satisfy expectations
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
- High degree of professionalism with outstanding ability to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of management
- Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Judgment, analytical and problem solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of performance
- Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with best practices, technologies, and trends in online education at the doctoral graduate level
- Able to develop research plans, submit ethics proposals, conduct a research project, collect research data, and present research findings on the EdD program, its components, and its affiliated stakeholders
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4627 by midnight on July 7th, 2015.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
The Faculty of Education's mission is to: prepare knowledgeable, critical, creative and courageous educators; to champion through our teaching, research and service just, equitable opportunities and outcomes for all individuals and communities-in and through education.
The Faculty of Education is entering the third year of professional programs offerings, in which there are approximately 250 students enrolled in 9 professional master's programs. Accountable to the Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), the MPEd Coordinator is responsible for the management, sustainability, and growth of the programs. As a staff leader in the Faculty, the MPEd Coordinator works in collaboration with instructional, administrative, and technology staff as well as faculty members and other stakeholders to ensure that the MPEd programs are delivered efficiently and effectively. Ensuring integrity in the implementation of the conceptual and pedagogical framework of the program, as well as the communication of all policies and procedures, will be important functions of this role. The coordinator will also ensure that the continuous improvement and sustainable expansion of the master's programs will be governed by required approvals, sound research, and regular and thorough program evaluation-based evidence. In collaboration with faculty members associated with the leadership group, the MPEd Coordinator may initiate independent and/or collaborative research on the MPEd program for its continued improvement.
Qualifications
Education:
- Must possess a Master's degree in the area of Education
- PhD or EdD in the area of Education would be preferred
Experience:
- At least 5 years' work experience in a higher education setting
- At least 5 years' of experience in the area of project management, program planning and coordination, instructional design and support, education technology, and/or student services within a higher education setting would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and complete detailed analytics and reports and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to daily work
- Ability to understand student needs and expectations, and provide excellent service to satisfy expectations
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
- High degree of professionalism with outstanding ability to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of management
- Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Judgment, analytical and problem solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of performance
- Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with best practices, technologies, and trends in online education at the doctoral graduate level
- Able to develop research plans, submit ethics proposals, conduct a research project, collect research data, and present research findings on the EdD program, its components, and its affiliated stakeholders
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4627 by midnight on July 7th, 2015.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
