Program Coordinator, Continuing Education

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development funding

Fitness centres and classes

Job summary

Douglas College New Westminster campus is seeking a Program Coordinator, Continuing Education to oversee administrative processes for the Youth Programs portfolio and ensure compliance with college policies. You will supervise staff and provide exceptional client-centered service to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a two-year diploma and at least two years of related experience, with knowledge of Continuing Education health and fitness programs and youth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two year diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Continuing Education health & fitness and youth programming.
• Supervisory skills to hire, train, and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Familiarity with course budgeting systems (FAST, PeopleAdmin).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative processes to support Continuing Education operations.
• Provide supervision to staff supporting Continuing Education operations.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and department procedures.
• Deliver exceptional client-centred service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory

Budgeting systems

Youth programming

Health & fitness knowledge

Course budgeting

Education

Two-year diploma

Tools

FAST

PeopleAdmin

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range

$29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

The Program Coordinator, Continuing Education, is the primary point of contact for the operations and coordinates the administrative responsibilities to ensure compliance with related College policies and department procedures. This position coordinates and performs the administrative processes required to support the Continuing Education operations with a focus on the Youth Programs portfolio. The Program Coordinator provides supervision to the positions that support the Continuing Education operations. This position reports to the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations. This role provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all internal and external stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• To have successfully completed a two year diploma at a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field; degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of Continuing Education health & fitness and with a specific focus on youth related programming.
• Supervisory skills with the ability to hire, train and ensure employees follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of course budgeting systems in Continuing Education and accounting and budgeting procedures (i.e. FAST , PeopleAdmin, etc.)

Additional Information

• This regular part-time (17.5 hours per week) position is available starting November 16, 2026. The position is designated as part-time; however, due to seasonal operational requirements, the incumbent will be scheduled to work full-time hours annually from November through August. Candidates must be able to consistently work and be available for a full-time schedule during this period.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with shift days and times subject to change based on operational needs. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available to work at either campus as operational needs require.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work-from-home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.