Institutional Quality Assurance Officer

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentian University seeks an Institutional Quality Assurance Officer to enhance academic quality and support faculty in accreditation processes. The position entails tracking IQAP/Accreditation components, assisting with data collection, and providing individual support to academic units. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and are bilingual in French and English.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) to five (5) years of relevant work experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of course and program approval process.
• Ability to work fluently in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Track components of IQAP/Accreditation processes for academic units.
• Support faculty with curriculum mapping for IQAP and Accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and maintain records.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum development

Knowledge of IQAP and Accreditation processes

Presentation skills

Data tracking skills

Ability to multitask

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor Degree (Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, or similar)

Job description

About the Company-

Laurentian University offers an outstanding life and career experience at the heart of a welcoming community. What’s more, it provides the opportunity to pursue a balanced lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities of a mid-size city. Short commutes, hundreds of lakes, waterways and nature trails, a myriad of recreational, artistic, cultural and entertainment opportunities, all combine to make this an idyllic setting to grow and thrive. Offered on the university’s beautiful campus as well as remotely, Laurentian's broad range of programs has garnered top distinction by leading in graduate employment outcomes for more than a decade*.

This is your opportunity to join our team in a supportive, bilingual environment and contribute to our students’ success, as well as your own. The University’s diverse community and its focused efforts on its tricultural mandate embracing francophone and Indigenous cultures, deeply enrich the experience you can expect. Along with a competitive salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation package.

About the Position-

Group: LUSU

Position Title: Institutional Quality Assurance Officer, Centre of Teaching and Continuing Learning

Position Number: L4107-05

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Salary: $ 35.58 - $ 40.77 per hour

Responsibilities

Working as part of the Centre of Teaching and Continuing Learning team within the Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and reporting to the Manager, Institutional Quality Assurance, the Institutional Quality Assurance Officer will be the resource person for programs and individuals engaged in quality assurance and accreditation processes. This position will be responsible for tracking the various components of the IQAP/Accreditation processes for academic units, keeping the Academic Accountability webpage on the Laurentian University website current and supporting the Manager, Institutional Quality Assurance with the creation and compiling of the mandatory reports to the Quality Council. In addition, this position will create and maintain a centralized repository of both program and course level learning outcomes for both undergraduate and graduate programs at Laurentian University.

Under the direction of the Manager, Institutional Quality Assurance:

• Assist faculty members with data collection and reporting requirements
• Provide individual support to academic units and faculty members with the IQAP and Accreditation process;
• Assist department chairs with curriculum mapping for IQAP and Accreditation review purposes;
• Support faculty in the creation of learning outcomes for courses and programs undergoing CELP, CPF and
• ACAPLAN approval;
• Develop and update curriculum mapping templates as per IQAP and accreditation guidelines.
• Supporting the Monitoring and Reporting on Quality Assurance (QA) Activity
• Support the maintenance of records to ensure compliance with self-study submissions, periodic reports, final
• assessment reports & implementation plans and reporting requirements (internal to Laurentian and to the
• Quality Council);
• Ensure templates used by CELP, CPF and for the IQAP processes are reviewed and updated yearly;
• Ensure the Academic Accountability (Quality Assurance) webpage on the Laurentian University website is kept current and up-to-date with information, templates and reports;
• Create and maintain a central repository of program and course level outcomes for both undergraduate and graduate programs at Laurentian University; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, or similar) preferred
• Minimum two (2) to (5) five years of relevant work experience;
• Sound knowledge of curriculum development at a post-secondary level;
• Sound knowledge of IQAP and Accreditation processes;
• In-depth knowledge of course and program approval process at CELP, CPF and ACAPLAN;
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility issues and the AODA legislation;
• Ability to works as part of a team and contribute knowledge and experience in a respectful manner;
• Excellent presentation skills and a keen interest in sharing knowledge through workshops;
• Excellent record-keeping and data tracking skills;
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and show initiative; and
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have. Candidates must possess a valid work authorization to work in Canada. If employed by Laurentian University, it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain a valid work authorization throughout the duration of their employment.