Social Work - Coordinator

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering students and fostering an inclusive learning environment. As a Coordinator in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students in the Social Work program. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues, support student success, and contribute to a dynamic academic community. If you are committed to excellence in education and eager to inspire future leaders, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant college setting.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related human service field required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress and assist with student concerns.
• Organize new student orientation and facilitate practicum placements.
• Engage faculty and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in a related human service field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Qualified internal applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca by Monday May 12th 2025, by 4pm.

Please ensure your resume/cover letter clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846-$115,129 Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Applied Community Studies, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

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
• 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

The Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking a Coordinator in the Department of Social Work. This position takes effect September 1, 2025, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of extension(s) up to a maximum of three years.

As a Co-coordinator you will share the planning, organizing, and managing of the administrative and operational aspects of the degree program in the Social Work Department.

The full range of responsibilities include completing or engaging faculty to support the following:

• Monitor the progress of students in the program and be involved in student issues (e.g., assist faculty with student concerns).
• Organize and participate in the student selection/acceptance process including follow up with late applicants; assist with registration and provide academic advice when necessary.
• Organize new student orientation in September.
• Facilitate the practicum placement process; support the Program Advisor with preparation and confirmation of student placements in the program.
• Provide a regular schedule of on campus or online meeting times for academic advice and inquiries for students.
• Gather, review and sign the annual PD/Vacation forms from faculty members.
• Convene meetings of faculty and ensure distribution of minutes; monitor task completion.
• Engage faculty colleagues, encouraging them to participate in the running of the program and other related activities.
• Respond to information inquiries about the program; attend and facilitate information sessions.
• Along with the FACS Front Desk, organize the Program Advisory Committee & recruitment of committee members.
• Attend meetings related to the Faculty including FEC and Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Faculty Administration in attending to College, policies, procedures, and process.
• Establish good working relationships with staff, faculty, students, administration ensuring good communication.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Master’s degree in a related human service field.
• Willingness to work in the spirit of transparency and disclosure.
• Orientation towards detail in order to support the day-to-day operations of the program.
• Ability to respond to shifting priorities as needed.
• Responsiveness to student issues, concerns, and inquiries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including being able to solve problems and resolve conflict including providing constructive feedback.
• Must not have a conflict of commitment – refer to Conflict of Interest Policy (A02).

Additional Information

The Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking a Coordinator(s) in the Department of Social Work. This position takes effect September 1, 2025, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of extension(s) up to a maximum of 3 (three) years. This role has 6 (six) sections of time release available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00686F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025

End Date

End Date 08/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 05/02/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Qualified internal applicants must apply by Monday May 12th 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
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• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
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  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
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