Rural Routes Program Lead - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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RURAL ROUTES PROGRAM LEADFACULTY OF SKILLS AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNINGNorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who can lead from where they are in finding ways forward in our Rural Routes program which provides professional development to instructors, tutors and other staff in the Community Adult Learning Programs (CALPs) across Alberta.Reporting to the Academic Program Manager, in the Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning, the Rural Routes Program Lead manages a team of teachers, regional advisors, and a program administrator. This team provides workshops and mentorships in online and face to face formats to Community Adult Learning Program (CALPs) Practitioners across the province. This involves travel around the province as well as working with external partners and stakeholders within the Community Learning Network (CLN) and Advanced Education. The Coordinator identifies service needs across the province, leads workshop development, promotes and leads needs assessment projects, oversees contracts, budgets, and reporting while also acting as a regional advisor themselves.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Work with program administrators to support registrations, scheduling, materials and supplies, website, and calendar updates.
• Share Rural Routes initiatives and provincial needs at Rural Alberta Team Meetings.
• Share Rural Routes initiatives, gather needs, and provide training as required at Regional Task Force Meetings.
• Draft and support grant applications and final reporting.
• Monitor expenditures, staffing, and deliverables during each funding cycle.
• Support team through onboarding, training, development, and performance management.
• Communicate with CALPs through the Community Learning Network (CLN) when needs assessment is available.
• Guide the selection of groups of CALPs which will participate in the needs assessment each year.
• Act as advisor for parts of CLN regions, likely involving the West, East, and North regions.
• Provide workshops, online webinars, and mentorships.
• Encourage and promote use of Rural Routes services, participating in regional meetings, Conversation Cafes, Symposium, etc. and distributing materials and promotional literature as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s, Applied or Associate Degree, preferably in an education or cultural-related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in an educational, community, or professional development related field.
• Management or supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment is an asset.
• Teaching experience is an asset.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKERAs a difference maker you bring:

• Knowledge of the CALP system.
• Strong leadership with proven decision-making abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to articulate direction and delegation in a logical and sequential manner.
• Proven contract and grant writing/managing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively and productively with diverse faculty, advisors, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills to assess, develop, balance, and prioritize.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills are to be resourceful in seeking solutions to everyday and more complex problems.
• Project management skills.

SALARY: $75,044 - $93,777 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent postioin with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.COMPETITION NUMBER: 2022-3602CLOSING DATE: August 30, 2022Apply to become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.Psst: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.So how do we make differences

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!Quick Apply

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