Early Childhood Care & Education Coordinator

at  North Island College

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Dean of Health & Human Services programs or designate, the Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Coordinator supports ECCE programing, on-campus, and in-community.
The ECCE Coordinator provides educational leadership in support of students and faculty, including certificate, diploma, pathway, and contract programming.
The ECCE Coordinator is accountable for supporting instructional faculty with the delivery of high-quality programming. They will also support the development of new programming and the ongoing review of full-time and part-time programs, while ensuring programs are relevant to the needs of students, industry, and the community at large, as aligned with regional economic development plans and NIC’s BUILD 2026 strategic plan.
The advancement of programming involves: researching and assessing labor market needs; conducting community and program-based needs assessment; where relevant collaborating with decanal and service departments; preparing relevant proposals; establishing curriculum development plans; where opportunities arise, developing student research activities; monitoring practicum-based data generation; preparing relevant reports, and participating with associated committees. The ECCE Coordinator will actively support enhanced strategic recruitment and retention initiatives, promote student transition to employment opportunities, and will actively advance work-integrated learning across trades and technical programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of Health and Human Services program areas and specific to the department’s faculty qualifications.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in post-secondary education, and instruction.
• Experience in program development, project management, student recruitment, and retention.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with practice partners and employers to advance programming and student success initiatives.
• Experience with community-based programming supporting Indigenous learners, under-represented learners, inclusive of women and LGBTQIA learners, and experience supporting intercultural initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience using diverse student-centred resources for employment and work search success.
• Knowledge of North Island College policies, procedure and systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to independently and collaboratively lead projects, produce reports, communicate updates and changes, and meet timely deliverables in a self-directed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight timelines while managing a professional rapport with colleagues, industry, and students.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and development of high-quality student learning experiences, integrating learning technologies, applied and blended programming.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experienced in formalizing work-integrated learning opportunities in the best interest of students.
• Experienced with student-centred research initiatives.
• Demonstrated marketing and public relations skills.
• Ability to work both independently, within and across teams; demonstrated ability to reason analytically and problem-solve independently.
• Demonstrated progressive planning and organizational skills, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in in the use of computer applications, the internet, and with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, experience with database management, and demonstrated experience using a learning management system (LMS).
• Able to foster a collegial and positive work environment.
• Proven collaborative skills in support of program development and change management activities.
• Able to create a positive climate and culture of learning.
• Demonstrated respect and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Familiar with contract training models and proven ability to innovate.
• Demonstrated work ethic and committed to being accountable for the tasks affiliated with the instructional leadership position.
• Valid BC driver’s license and flexibility to travel between campuses and adjust work hours as required.