Mandate
Reporting to the Experiential Learning Associate Director, the Manager of Experiential Learning will lead the design and delivery of experiential learning priorities across undergraduate and graduate programs. The role focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum-based experiential learning initiatives to enhance students’ personal and professional growth and development of leadership skills. These initiatives include and are not limited to the delivery of academic content, workshops, simulations and Community-Engaged learning activities (such as our Community Volunteer Income Tax program) etc. Other major responsibilities include supervising staff within the unit, contributing to services to support conditions for student success, being a holistic resource for students and providing key support to the Associate Director of EL.
Objectives
- Manage and deliver inclusive and innovative experiential learning programming at Gustavson
- Foster learner-driven outcomes through collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community interest holders
- Coach students towards the development of socially responsible leadership skills
Flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as required to match academic program delivery and scheduled and emergent needs of students and community partners (e.g. not-for-profit organizations). Must be adaptable to program and priority changes.
Education
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in Administration, Education, leadership or other appropriate discipline plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience in :
Experiential learning curriculum development and deliveryGroup facilitation for individual development through various modalities (such as workshops, community engaged activities)Education program management implementation and assessmentDiverse work environment and interest holder populationCoach approach to communication, collaboration and teamworkAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge Requirements Include
Experience in the design and delivery of in person and online educational programsConnecting objectives and outcomes to program goalsExcellent digital literacy, including the use of MS Office (particularly Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel), databases, and ZoomKnowledge of leadership skills developmentAwareness of diverse learning needs, perspectives and modes of engagementAbility to motivate and inspire others, strong commitment and passion to enhance the student experienceAbility to build and maintain productive working relationships with diverse interest holdersAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in person and onlineDemonstrated initiative and willingness to champion innovation and new processesSensitivity to student mental health and wellnessStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAssets Or Preferences
Previous experience in coaching for personal, academic and / or professional development an assetPrevious experience in a post-secondary environment an assetPrevious experience working with community organizations#J-18808-Ljbffr