Educational Administration Support

SelfDesign Learning Foundation; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit educational organization is seeking an experienced educational administrative support contractor for a 9-month, half-time role. Responsibilities include managing online learning platforms, maintaining documents, and administrative support. Ideal for individuals with 3-5 years of experience who excel in remote environments. The role offers opportunities for personal growth and alignment with a heart-centered philosophy.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of educational administration experience.
• Demonstrates strong computer and organizational skills.
• Works well independently.

Responsibilities

• Support explorations in Brightspace and Creator+.
• Manage spreadsheets and documents in Google Workspace.
• Attend weekly meetings and provide curriculum administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Computer and digital literacy

Communication skills

Planning and organization skills

Education

Degree or certification in educational/admin support

Tools

Google Workspace

Brightspace

Job description

Overview

Contract Posting #: SD 1912025AD. Posting Date: September 24, 2025. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Contract Opportunity: Educational Administration Support. Area: SelfDesign Learning Community - Educational Program. Lead: Lead, Educational Program.

Summary Of The Opportunity

SelfDesign Learning Foundation is seeking an experienced educational administrative support contractor. The scope of work includes supporting explorations in Creator+ and Brightspace online learning platform, managing spreadsheets, and documents in Google Workspace and supporting area task management. This is a 9 month, half-time contract opportunity, from October 1 to June 30. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of educational administration experience, who works well independently, demonstrates strong computer and organizational skills, and aligns with the

Work Environment

We are a remote organization. We operate during Pacific Time zone business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. You set your own hours of work, between the business hours noted above. You also need to be available for occasional online meetings during these same hours. Meetings are scheduled in advance. Timelines: Contract start date: October 1, 2025. Contract end date: June 30, 2026. Budget: $24,400.

To Respond To This Opportunity

Read the contract details below. Email a cover letter and your resume to:

In Your Cover Letter Detail

• Why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Your availability, particularly if you have other commitments.
• Evidence of a successful track record providing services similar to our request in a comparable work environment.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We look forward to receiving your response. Responses will be reviewed as they are received.

Contract Details

Oversight: You will work at the direction of the Team Lead.

Services Required

• Attend weekly area meetings (Wednesday mornings)
• Explore, test and generate new ideas in the Learning Management System (Brightspace)
• Maintain content in the SelfDesign Library of Learning Experiences
• Provide curriculum administrative support and maintenance
• Set up Virtual classrooms
• Prepare instructions for various tasks

Competencies

• Achievement orientation & growth mindset
• Attention to detail
• Client focus & service orientation
• Computer and digital literacy
• English literacy
• Initiative & self motivation
• Proofing and editing
• Communication & writing skills
• Planning & organization skills
• Quick learner
• Alignment with SelfDesign\'s heart-centered philosophy and methodology

Experience and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience in an administration support role.
• Degree, certification or an equivalent combination of work experience in an educational and/or administrative assistant or support role.

Mandatory Requirements

If you are offered and accept this contract opportunity, you will need to:

• Undergo a Criminal Record Check which must be obtained through SelfDesign with the BC Solicitor General\'s office at your own expense (approximately $28) unless you are a B.C. Certified Teacher.

About SelfDesign

SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia, SelfDesign Learning Community. SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life. With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.

Working With Us

We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth with programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.

We Provide Access And Support For Our Main Applications

• SelfDesign Connect for mail, calendar, contacts, notes, instant messaging, phone
• Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
• Zoom for video meetings/conferencing.

You provide and use

• Your own securely set-up computer
• Reliable and secure internet connectivity
• Your own workspace in an environment that ensures privacy, security and confidentiality.

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