2023-255 - Project Coordinator, Pathways (PS1) - Central Office (Designated)
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Central Office, IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
School of Access, Education and Language
Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately October 30, 2023 and ending approximately October 24, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, October 5, 2023
Competition No. 2023-255
The salary scale for Professional Support 1 is based on twelve steps that range from $54,535.61 - $76,241.01. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $65,469.87 annually.
This is a designated position open to members of the following groups:
- Aboriginal/Indigenous persons
- Members of racially visible communities
- Members of the African Nova Scotian/Black Canadian communities
- Persons with disabilities
- Women who work in under-represented sectors
- Persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression
As the Project Coordinator, Pathways you will:
- Be responsible for the project coordination of multiple new and existing program and project initiatives of externally funded learning programs.
- Will assist the School of Access, Education and Language in meeting all goals related to the shipbuilding centre of excellence project as well as other initiatives that support educational equity.
- Will be expected to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including partner organizations in industry, government, community, and other academic institutions.
- Will work with various departments within the college including financial services, academic services, student services, marketing and communications, and the NSCC Foundation.
- Rely on good working knowledge of project management techniques and professional skills to support several complex projects.
- Will plan and arrange multiple activities such as meetings and events, online and in-person, on-campus and off-campus.
- Will support projects and programs specifically designed for historically underrepresented communities including Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous, members of racially visible communities, women in underrepresented occupations, persons with disabilities, persons with minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary diploma in a related field such as business, community development or project management.
- You have a minimum of three years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in project coordination. Experience with skilled trades or access programs would be considered an asset.
- You have experience supporting programs within diverse communities.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and video conferencing software (Teams, Zoom). Knowledge of online records management such as PeopleSoft or LaMPSS would be considered an asset.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience,
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and value culture in a respectful learning space.
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- You are a strong communicator.
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to project management and adult education.
- You have exceptional organizational skills, are detail oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- You are dedicated to life-long learning, access to education, and career development.
- You show a strong commitment to community involvement, access and equity specifically supporting historically under-represented communities.
- Experience working in an adult learning environment would be considered an asset.
As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
