QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed graduate degree, preferred; However, a combination of education and experience may be considered;
• 3 years’ experience in a post-secondary setting;
• 5 years’ experience in online education;
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check;
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Class 5 Driver’s License

Program planning

• Research and assist other faculty with selection of appropriate course content, textbooks, and resources;
• Work with Admissions staff to recruit and orientate new students;
• Work with professional associations as required to support quality of programs;
• Maintain student academic records.

Administrative

• Advise applicants and students with accurate and timely information regarding courses and programs;
• In collaboration with instructional faculty, organize and facilitate student orientation;
• Coordinate administration of course or program withdrawals and registrations;
• Submit marks to Student Records, as required;
• Organize annual Program Advisory Committee meetings;
• Assist in the scheduling of courses for students.

Mentoring and support of programs, staff and faculty

• Research and share resources designed to enhance teaching and learning;
• Foster and support instructional best practices;
• Review course outlines for currency, and appropriate outcomes;
• Consult with faculty as required regarding curriculum redesign;
• Collaborate with instructional faculty to ensure course content meets quality standards;
• Stay current with institutional practice and maintain open dialogue with instructors.

Program advising for all students

• Student recruitment;
• Consult and communicate with faculty around student issues;
• Assist students in overcoming barriers to learning;
• Know student rights and responsibilities;
• Support student performance and/or behavior interventions, as required;
• Facilitate completion planning process;
• Assist students with resolution of academic concerns;
• Act as a resource for students experiencing challenges;
• Advocate on behalf of students;
• Monitor student progress;
• identify and assist students experiencing challenges

Instruction of courses, as necessary

• Deliver, assess and develop effective curriculum and instruction which meets the needs of diverse and distance students;
• Inform students of expectations, adapt instructional strategies to meet students’ needs and utilize online educational technologies, as appropriate;
• Promote a safe and respectful learning environment.

Promote and adhere to College values

• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Ensure security of personal student records (e.g. student files, grade records);
• Keep student information confidential;
• Act in accordance with FOIP regulations;
• Act in accordance with NLC Mission Statement;
• Adhere to College Policies and Procedures;
• Participate in Professional Development;
• Participate in seminars, workshops and courses;
• Recruitment and admission of students in cooperation with Registrar’s Office.