Practicum Coordinator

at  Yorkville University

About Us:
We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.
If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.
Who we need:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Field Training, the Practicum Coordinator is responsible for supporting students with assistance during their practicum placements, provide support, and act as liaison between students and Field Training department. This position involves collaborating with faculty and students to ensure a meaningful and effective practicum that prepares future educators for their teaching careers; provides guidance, feedback, and mentorship to practicum students, facilitating their growth and development as reflective practitioners in real classroom settings. Contributes to a working environment where all team members can be their best selves, grow and thrive, to support our corporate mission of championing student success.

What you will do:

• Monitor and manage student’s Practicum Hours and be aware of potential “red flags” to report to Senior Practicum Coordinator.
• Co-facilitate weekly Office Hours session.
• Perform viability checking on student’s submission on Mandatory Video Presentation and email students in case of resubmission.
• Assist students in special requests / special cases (practicum extension, new site, terminated from site, etc.).
• Maintain documents related to student’s performance (Evaluation Form, Formative Feedback Form, etc.).
• Act as point of contact to coordinate student reviews between Practicum Instructors, Associate Dean of Field Training, and Associate Director, Practicum Coordination.
• Read and respond to student emails/tickets within 24 hours.
• Review course Bulletins material to ensure that it’s up-to-date.
• Document significant communication between students and Practicum Coordinator in Communication Log in student’s folder on the Shared Drive.
• Forward student issues to appropriate department (e.g.: tech issues to IT through AskYU, assignment questions to Practicum Instructor, etc.)Contributing to a positive corporate culture that supports our core values.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 2 years+ professional experience in related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and data management, and can quickly learn other software programs.
• Team player who can work autonomously and manage large volumes of confidential paperwork effectively.
• Able to build trusting and influential relationships, and possess strong competencies in conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Able to professionally engage in high-level communications and provide information to prospective and/or current graduate students, university staff, and faculty.
• Attuned to serving needs of diverse population of graduate students and can navigate barriers with cultural sensitivity.

What’s in it for you:

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.

• Health Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Salary
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
• Incentives and rewards
• Career growth
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville University:

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join us:
We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (’AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661

• Monitor and manage student’s Practicum Hours and be aware of potential “red flags” to report to Senior Practicum Coordinator.
• Co-facilitate weekly Office Hours session.
• Perform viability checking on student’s submission on Mandatory Video Presentation and email students in case of resubmission.
• Assist students in special requests / special cases (practicum extension, new site, terminated from site, etc.).
• Maintain documents related to student’s performance (Evaluation Form, Formative Feedback Form, etc.).
• Act as point of contact to coordinate student reviews between Practicum Instructors, Associate Dean of Field Training, and Associate Director, Practicum Coordination.
• Read and respond to student emails/tickets within 24 hours.
• Review course Bulletins material to ensure that it’s up-to-date.
• Document significant communication between students and Practicum Coordinator in Communication Log in student’s folder on the Shared Drive.
• Forward student issues to appropriate department (e.g.: tech issues to IT through AskYU, assignment questions to Practicum Instructor, etc.)Contributing to a positive corporate culture that supports our core values