Program Coordinator, Distance Education Program , Faculty of Education and Health

Required Position

Full-Time Temporary Appointment until August 28, 2026 THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS ONE THAT MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT WORK WEEK AND/OR HOURS OF WORK.

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Business Manager for the Faculty of Education and Health, the incumbent will advise individuals interested in enrolling in the program, explain academic regulations, admission requirements, and provide academic support and guidance to members of the student body.

• In collaboration with the School Director and Program Coordinators, program planning and offering of courses delivered over all three sessions of the academic year);  
• Participate in School program reviews (ex. IQAP, accreditation self-studies, etc.)
• Recruitment and orientation of professors and faculty/clinical advisors;  
• Update relevant program documents and facilitate course updates;
• Identify, plan, organize and evaluate student placements; develop a  placement affiliation agreement with the agency, ensure that students meet the agency’s requirements and supply documentation as needed
•  Assess and approve students’ requests and ensure follow-up for admission
• Provides academic advice on course selection, program pathways
• Advocate for student as necessary with Admission, Registrar, Fees, etc.
• Plan and participate in recruitment, promotional and career fairs
• Prepare promotional materials with help from Communications
• Travel to meet with various stakeholders to facilitate professional development opportunities
• Coordinate efforts to connect with the student community, network and engage them in their learning, their program and build a connection with the university.
•  Prepare reports on enrolments, student feedback, etc. 
• Participate in meetings regarding course development and program reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as health, social sciences, or education (an asset)  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Initiative and resourcefulness
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of computer skills
• On campus presence is required 
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is an asset.

Applications are being accepted to fill an active vacancy within the University 

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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. 

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.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. 

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information (careers@laurentian.ca).

 

 

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