Job Description

Non-Credit Assistant Program Coordinator

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The Multilingual, Immersions & Community Art Programs within the College of Arts and Science offers non-credit programming all year round to children, youth & adults with new offerings every season in art and various languages. This unit is dynamic, community-focused and cost-recovery.

Primary Purpose:

The Non-Credit Assistant Program Coordinator supports the coordination, development, and delivery of high-quality non-credit programs in Fine Art and French for both adult and youth learners. This role contributes to the success of lifelong learning initiatives by ensuring programs are inclusive, engaging, financially sustainable throughout the year, dynamic, and community-focused in a cost-recovery environment where close collaboration exists with instructors, students, parents, and staff.

Nature of Work:

This position involves a mix of administrative, programmatic, and instructional support responsibilities. The incumbent reports to the Program Coordinator and collaborates with faculty, instructors, and administrative staff to deliver a variety of non-credit offerings, including community arts classes, language programs, and summer camps. The work environment is dynamic and student-focused, requiring flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for education and community engagement. The incumbent must demonstrate flexibility in responding to shifting deadlines, program schedules, and stakeholder needs.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Assist in the

planning, coordination, and delivery

of non-credit programming such as:

Community Arts & Artisanship classes (for adults and youth); Summer camps; Certificates in Community Arts & Artisanship; Multilingual Conversational Languages Program; and, Three 5-week Explore French Immersion Programs (Spring and Summer; online and in-person).



Collaborate on

curriculum development

in fine arts and language instruction.

Provide

student advising

and support registration and program-related inquiries.

Assist in preparing and managing

cost-recovery budgets

and entrepreneurial programming models.

Contribute to the

development and execution of marketing plans

and promotional strategies.

Support the

coordination of staff and instructors

, ensuring safety protocols are met--particularly for youth programming.

Foster a learning environment that promotes

creativity, inclusion, and student success

.

Participate in ongoing

review of programming and operations

in consultation with instructors, students, parents, camp counsellors, and the Program Coordinator.

Contribute administrative and operational insights

to improve programming efficiency and student experience.

Education & Experience:

Post-secondary education

in a relevant discipline such as Arts, Education, French, or Continuing Education.

Equivalent

combination of education and experience

will be considered.

Prior experience in

program coordination

, especially in community arts, language instruction, or adult/youth education.

Prior experience working with

children and youth

in educational or recreational settings is an asset.

Experience with

cost-recovery budgeting

or entrepreneurial program models is preferred.

Skills:

Excellent communication

skills (oral and written) in English; bilingualism in French is necessary asset, especially for supporting immersion programs

Organizational and time management

abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and timelines.

Problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities

with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Demonstrated ability to work

collaboratively

in a team-based, student-focused environment.

Competence in developing or supporting

marketing, promotion

, and student engagement strategies.

Strong

interpersonal skills

to support diverse learners and staff effectively.

Commitment to inclusivity, creativity and continuous learning.

Department:

College of Arts & Science

Status:

Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group:

ASPA

Shift:

3.75 hrs daily Mon-Fri

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.5

Salary:

The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $46,360.00 - 73,485.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):

Operational Services

Salary Phase/Band:

Phase 1

Posted Date:

8/22/2025

Closing Date:

8/28/2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:

1

Work Location:

On Campus




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