Community Coordinator - (01116.67)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Community Coordinator to enhance educational programming in the communities of Kamloops and surrounding areas. The role involves assessing community needs, developing partnerships, and facilitating various educational offerings. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. A valid BC Class 5 Driver's License is required, along with two years of post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education, preferably in Business or Education.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Significant coordination experience and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational and training needs assessments in the community.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and government agencies.
• Prepare contracts for part-time instructional staff and evaluate performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Coordination experience

Project management skills

Knowledge of marketing

Knowledge of accounting

Culturally sensitive

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Two years of post-secondary education

Job description

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Administrative/Management

Posting In effect from

2/5/2024

Closing Application Date

16/5/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Admin Type

Term-Certain

Anticipated Start Date

27/5/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

23/5/2025

DUTIES

The Community Coordinator is the primary local representative of TRU for the communities of Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, Lillooet, Williams Lake and Kamloops. The Community Coordinator will provide, assist, and facilitate programming, services, initial advising, and orientation for TRU in the region. Programming offered by the Community Coordinator will depend upon community demand and may range from contract training, academic programming, non-credit courses, and programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Coordinator will:

• Conduct educational and training needs assessments in the community; maintain contact with local educators, Indigenous groups and associations, businesses and industries, agencies, community groups, government, and others to identify program and course requirements and demands.
• Assist in the identification of the need for the development of educational brokering arrangements with other institutions.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, industry, and government agencies to provide relevant, cost-effective training.
• Develop proposals in all stages, including budgets, worksheets, marketing, etc.
• Schedule courses, create course budgets, maintain financial records, purchase supplies, and forward records to the finance department.
• Prepare contracts for the part-time instructional staff, create professional service agreements for contractors, and evaluate instructional performance for non-credit courses.
• Follow up with ensuring registration, class lists and handouts, and other required resources are in place. Input class marks and ensure that certificates are completed and distributed. Resolve client and student complaints.
• As per TRU Marketing and Communications standards, assists in the development of marketing and advertising materials including researching trends, and community interests and expectations as well as proof marketing materials.
• Assists in recruiting instructors, scheduling courses, booking facilities/rooms, and ensuring layout is appropriate for the course.
• Conducts regular advertising of courses and programs via other means, i.e., newspapers, flyers, pamphlets, posters, online, social media, etc.

The successful candidate must be able to adapt to changing situations, make quick decisions, interact with a broad cross-section of the public, understand and work within local and provincial politics, stay on task while working in isolation, and know where to locate and access information. The candidate must be a team player and contribute to the overall Community Education department. On occasion, the candidate may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. The candidate will be required to travel between Kamloops, Williams Lake, Lillooet, Barriere, Chase, and Clearwater as needed.

REPORTS TO
Associate Director, Community Education & Workforce Training

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Two years of post-secondary education - preferably in Business or Education
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Significant coordination experience and project management skills
• Knowledge of marketing and accounting
• Culturally sensitive and inclusive
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Pay Band

$76,125.00 - $87,001.00 ( Admin Pay Band BL )

Location

100 Mile, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Regional Centers -> 100 Mile House

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.