Continuing Education Program Specialist

College of New Caledonia; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

College of New Caledonia in British Columbia seeks an Administrative position to support Continuing Education programs across community campuses. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, scheduling, and liaison with instructors and partners for successful program delivery.

Primary duties include coordinating course logistics, maintaining records, and communicating with students, staff, and external organizations.

Qualifications

• Recognized two (2) year diploma in project, office, or business management or other relevant related field of study.
• 2 years or more of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Adult Education teaching and learning philosophy.
• Experience collecting and analyzing labour market data preferred.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including superior listening skills and the ability to interpret and pass on detailed information accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience.
• Strong skills in working with routine and non-routine office procedures and systems.
• Ability to work independently, and to communicate daily activities and changes effectively to a working team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous knowledge and experience with the WorksafeBC regulations regarding course requirements and instructor certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate existing Continuing Education courses and programs on assigned campus; support new CE courses and programs.
• Develop and manage course budgets as required.
• Assess and implement logistical/administrative requirements for course and events; arrange materials, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Prepare programming timetables.
• Open and close courses/programs in collaboration with the Registrar; monitor enrolment and provide updates to management.
• Liaise with communities, organizations and industry partners to assess demand for programming.
• Ensure course paperwork and instructor files comply with CNC license holder agreement.
• Support CE Coordinator with proposal development and course delivery.
• Respond to and evaluate community education and training requests; provide quotes for training to outside agencies.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and orientation of CE course instructors; engage and schedule approved instructors.
• Prepare and maintain records for Agreements to Teach and Contract Development Worksheets.
• Collaborate with Marketing on promotional strategies and materials.
• Coordinate recruitment events and student admission activities; provide first point of contact to students; triage concerns.
• Administer course evaluations and compile feedback; document recommendations for programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Confidentiality

Research skills

Labour market data familiarity

Education

Two-year diploma in project, office, or business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

College of New Caledonia in British Columbia seeks an Administrative position to support Continuing Education programs across community campuses. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, scheduling, and liaison with instructors and partners for successful program delivery.

Primary duties include coordinating course logistics, maintaining records, and communicating with students, staff, and external organizations.