Job Description

Duties:The Chair of Trades Sampler Program will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Trades Sampler Program. Special areas of responsibility will include:Administration, Budget\'s and budget planning, FTE tracking, University and CE calendar preparation, advertising and publicity, student certificates, job postings, auxiliary appointments and appointment forms, chairing Trades Sampler meetings with School Districts and other training partners, conducting evaluations of temporary and auxiliary faculty, timetabling, managing student intake and monitoring of students, managing referrals of students. Coordinating program evaluations, new program development, and curriculum development. Participating in Trades & Applied Technology management, which includes being a member of institutional committees as required.Student contact, recruitment, interview, and selection of prospective students, preparing student reports and monitoring student progress on an ongoing basis, handling student inquiries and interviews regarding the courses coordinated. Dealing with student performance contracts.Liaison with School Districts, VIU Professional Development & Training, local industry, sponsoring agents, Advising, Counseling, Registration, Financial Aid, and insuring the recording of grades, reports and certificates.Required Qualifications:A regular faculty member who is currently qualified to instruct in one of the Trades Sampler program areas and who has instructor training (e.g. Instructor Diploma) or program specific qualifications. Familiarity with, and demonstrated skills in teaching adults. High level of communication (written & verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Vancouver Island University programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively as part of a team that includes administration, instructors and support staff.VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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