Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this position is a 14-month temporary full-time contract opportunity that is wholly grant funded.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

To provide Teacher Candidates with an outstanding professional program and an outstanding learning experience through a deep commitment to excellence in teacher education, to serving the interests of all students, and to imaginative leadership, creative renewal, and effective administration of the Bachelor of Education program.

Responsibilities

The Program Transition Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with community agencies, schools, and other institutions locally, nationally, and internationally, where Western Teacher Candidates may secure Alternative Field Experience (i.e. non-practicum) opportunities. The role will support the development and implementation of processes to support Teacher Candidates in identifying and securing their placements with agencies, schools, and institutions.



The Coordinator will also oversee the planning and organization of the career development workshops and events that comprise the Transition to Professional Practice (T2P) component of the B.Ed. program. The Program Transition Coordinator will support the offering of the Master Teacher Mentor program and coordinate logistics for program-wide communications and events. Working with the Manager, Teacher Education, the role will interpret and accurately administer University policies and regulations, and oversee the tracking and submission of programmatic changes to the appropriate university committees and through approval processes.

Qualifications

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree
- Bachelor of Education/Master of Education preferred
- Ontario College of Teachers Certificate preferred

Experience:

- 5 years experience in an administrative role with responsibility for managing client relationships, preferably in a post-secondary setting
- Teaching experience or other work within the education system preferred
- Experience in event planning preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Knowledge of relevant external partners with an ability to match their needs with the competencies of students from various programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to source leads, cold call and use other methods to connect with external partners
- Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with confidential subjects or issues with a familiarity with best practices for handling sensitive and confidential information
- Judgment,



analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues
- Familiarity with web editing systems such as Cascade and cloud-based systems (LMS, Course Tune)
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel with the ability to learn and use recent software
- Interpersonal skills that build and maintain positive, strong and lasting relationships with external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
- Knowledge of Ontario education system preferred

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Program Transition Coordinator (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London