Intermediate Coordinator, Practicum

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Posting Reason :

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type : Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments) :

N / A

Job Family :

Academic Program Management

# of Open Positions :

Faculty / Service - Department :

Field Placements - Teacher Education

Campus : Main Campus

Union Affiliation : SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY / MM / DD) :

2026 / 02 / 12

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY / MM / DD) :

2026 / 02 / 23

Hours per week : 35

Salary Grade : SSUO Grade 07

Salary Range :

$59,038.00 - $74,574.00About the Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education, along with its commitment to the promotion, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of education in general, is actively involved in teacher training. Located on the unceded ancestral lands of Algonquin peoples, the Faculty of Education is proud to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Moreover, according to the latest QS ranking, our faculty is ranked among the top 100 in the world, and fifth in Canada, for research.

Position purpose :

Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Program Management – Practicum, the incumbent assists the Practicum Office in planning and managing practicums for Faculty programs, enhancing the student experience while establishing and strengthening relationships and collaboration with the teaching community

This job description is currently under review.

In this role, your responsibilities will include :

Working with the practicum coordinator, participates in all stages and areas of the practicum process, including process and document preparation, matching, communication with partners, police record checks, practicum evaluation reports, final grades, protocols for student teachers in difficulty, compensation of associate teachers, requests for deferred practicums, practicum absences and workplace insurance, in accordance with Faculty practices and program, school board and Ontario College of Teachers requirements.

Solves matching problems before or during practicums. Promptly informs all affected persons (students, associate teachers, practicum coordinator, administrators) of changes to practicums.

Working with the practicum coordinator, helps form, promote and maintain partnerships with school boards and schools, to facilitate recruitment of associate teachers.

Serves as a resource person and advises clients on the practicum process and matters relating to own area of expertise.

Prepares documents and reports that outline practicum details with regard to participants’ program requirements and meet Ontario College of Teachers requirements. Produces reports on practicum data based on stakeholders’ needs, to update them on practicum status.

What you will bring :

Postsecondary education in administration and office technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Two years’ demonstrated experience in a similar role

Knowledge of postsecondary education programs and academic regulations

Knowledge of the Ontario school system and the teaching milieu

Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying regulations and procedures

Experience in providing customer service as a resource person

Experience in maintaining successful partnerships

Experience in using computer systems and software, such as Windows, Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Acrobat, Talisma, the internet and databases

Experience in entering and verifying data

Tact, diplomacy, outstanding interpersonal skills and effective communication skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written).

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.