Education Coordinator, Promise Partnership

University of New Brunswick Education Coordinator, Promise Partnership; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Saint John is seeking an Education Coordinator for the Promise Partnership. This full-time position involves leading mentorship programs with a focus on advancing educational equity in New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in program management and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, while offering a salary range of CAD 50,149 - 62,686 annually.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Health and dental insurance

Minimum three weeks of vacation annually

Full pension

Qualifications

• 5 years direct experience managing youth-related programs and/or community-outreach programs.
• Demonstrable experience with program development and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing participant logistics and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of mentorship programs with Promise staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Recruit, interview, and support UNB students as tutors and mentors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Classroom Experience

Data Collection

Microsoft Publisher

Special Education

Adult Education

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Administrative Experience

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity

Closing Date : July 31st 2025 at 4 : 00 PM

PROMISE PARTNERSHIP

The Promise Partnership is a long-standing community engagement initiative based at UNB Saint John committed to advancing educational equity across New Brunswick. Our approach isnt about helping youth beat the odds-its about changing the odds entirely. Through hands-on mentoring and tutoring the program connects post-secondary students with children and youth aged 6-18 in schools community centres and other learning spaces. Together they work toward goals in literacy numeracy and digital competency.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time (2-year Term) Term Saint John On-Campus

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri 8 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions :

• Ability to travel from the University within the local area.

Salary Range : $50149 - $62686 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Managing Director the Education Coordinator - Saint John will lead the coordination of elementary middle school and high school mentorship programs with Promise staff and will support Coordinators in other locations as needed. This role will supervise Student Coordinators and mentors and will also support the Managing Director and Curriculum Developer in expanding the program elsewhere in New Brunswick.

• Plan coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of the elementary middle school and high school offerings.
• Work with School Staff including the Principal administrative assistant and teachers of the elementary school (especially K-2) to facilitate program.
• Supervise between 1-3 support staff; supervise student coordinators and post-secondary mentors / tutors.
• Recruit interview train and support 100 UNB students as Promise Partnership tutors and mentors with Promise Team (including maintain D2L for program).
• Support hiring of Discovery university student instructors as needed.
• Evaluate UNIV1005 students twice a semester using established rubrics.
• Coordinate logistical tasks related to budgets food arrangements billing etc.
• Collaborate closely with Promise Team.
• Establish and foster strong relationships with community schools teachers and other external partners.
• Establish and foster strong relationships within UNB including UNIV1005 instructor UNB Nursing outreach and other experiential learning staff.
• Identify and collaborate with other community-based programs offering complementary supports in community schools.
• Research and design training offerings for UNB students.
• Learn the technologies utilized by the Promise Partnership program focusing on grades K-5 as part of the digital literacy program following the Digital Framework for New Brunswick. This includes simple robotics coding and 3D printing (training and support will be provided).
• Help design new program offerings in collaboration with program staff local schools and community partners as based on Needs Assessment done by Curriculum Developer.
• Support the Curriculum Developer and Managing Director with program evaluation.

Qualifications & Skills

WHAT YOU BRING

• College diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years direct experience managing youth-related programs and / or community-outreach programs.
• Demonstrable experience with program development and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing participant logistics and risk.

Additional Strengths

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Creative and motivated.
• Highly organized.
• Comfortable in social settings and establishing new relationships.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working across ecosystems.

About UNB

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A little bit about us

University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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Why Choose UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

Professional & Technical Staff Union (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

Commitment to Equity Diversity & Inclusion

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC / PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately this company does not accept applications from outside of Canada.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Microsoft Publisher,Special Education,Adult Education,Microsoft Powerpoint,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50149 - 62686