Careers
University Canada West is committed to the principle of employment equality. Acquired by Global University Systems (GUS), a European leader in private sector Higher Education, the University offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Associate of Arts and Masters in Business Administration degrees both face-to-face in our downtown Vancouver campuses and online. Our degrees follow respected Canadian traditions and standards and are approved and regulated by the Ministry of Advanced Education of the Province of British Columbia.
Faculty
We are a teaching-intensive university, so evidence of teaching excellence is a definite asset. We support research by our faculty, insofar as it supports great teaching and intellectual development. We require all faculty to be active scholars but we also offer an escape from the “publish or perish” lifestyle forced on faculty at many universities. Applicants for faculty positions should have a related doctoral degree, or at minimum a Master’s degree, with relevant post-secondary teaching and work experience.
How To Apply for a faculty position
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) including evidence of teaching experience and scholarly accomplishments, cover letter clearly indicating the program and/or course(s), a sample syllabi, and teaching portfolio (if applicable) as well as the names of three referees to:
jobs@ucanwest.ca
T. 1-877-431-6887
Staff
We recognize that the spirit and energy of our support staff are key contributors to our rich learning community. Full-time and contract staff members work in a positive work environment with strong support from all of our academic faculties and administrative departments.
How To Apply for a staff position
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resumé and the names of three referees to:
jobs@ucanwest.ca
T. 1-877-431-6887
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. University Canada West is committed to the principle of employment equity.
Currently Available Positions:
Faculty
- Sessional Faculty - Accounting/Finance
- Sessional Faculty - Business Analytics
- Sessional Faculty – Business Communication
- Sessional Faculty – Consulting
- Sessional Faculty – French
- Sessional Faculty – Human Resources
- Sessional Faculty – Mandarin
- Sessional Faculty – Marketing Management/Digital Marketing
- Sessional Faculty – Project Management/Operations Management
- Sessional Faculty – Statistics/Economics
- Sessional Faculty – Strategy
- Sessional Faculty – Talent Management/Leadership
- Full-Time Faculty - HR
- Full-Time Faculty - IT
- Full-Time Faculty - Marketing
- Chair, University Access Program
- Full-Time Faculty - Business Strategy
Sessional Faculty - Accounting/Finance
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Accounting / Finance
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
Position Requirements
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Quantitative Studies for Accounting and Finance Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD or DBA in Accounting or Finance
- Accounting Faculty require a CPA
- Finance Faculty – preferred to have Finance industry experience
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty - Business Analytics
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Business Analytics
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Marketing, Strategy, & Entrepreneurship for Business Analytics Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD / DBA in Data Modelling/Science/Statistics/Computer Science
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Business Communication
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Business & Business Communication
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Marketing, Strategy, & Entrepreneurship for Business Communication Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- MBA and/or Master in Communication or English
- Business experience is required
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Consulting
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Consulting Practice
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Marketing, Strategy, & Entrepreneurship for Consulting Practice Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- MBA with CMC Certification
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – French
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Introductory French
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Undergraduate French Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD in French
- Teaching French as a Second Language Certification (TFSL)
- Bachelor of Education and/or Master of Education as asset but not required
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Human Resources
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: HR Management, HR Strategy, Employee Relations, Recruitment & Retention
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Leadership & People for Human Resources Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD in Human Resources
- CPHR Certification
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Mandarin
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in teaching Introductory Mandarin.
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Introductory Mandarin Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- Master in Languages, Literature, or Linguistics (PhD preferred)
- Master in a relevant discipline (PhD preferred) with Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSOL) Certificate or Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL) by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Marketing Management/Digital Marketing
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Marketing Management, Digital Marketing
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Marketing, Strategy & Entrepreneurship for Marketing Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD / DBA in Marketing and/or Digital Marketing
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Project Management/Operations Management
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Project Management / Operations Management
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Quantitative Studies for Project Management & Operations Management Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD or DBA in Project or Operations Management
- Project Management Faculty require a PMP and project management experience is an assest
- Operations Management Faculty – preferred to have operations experience
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Statistics/Economics
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Statistics, Economics
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Quantitative Studies for Statistics and/or Economics Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD or DBA in Economics
- Experience in Statistics
- Experience in Economics
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Strategy
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Strategic Management, Ethics, CSR, and Business Analysis
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Marketing, Strategy, & Entrepreneurship for Strategic Management, Ethics, CSR, and Business Analysis Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD / DBA in Strategy
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Sessional Faculty – Talent Management/Leadership
University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty specialized in: Talent Management / Leadership
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in their field and related teaching indicators (examples, activities, approaches).
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Provide timely constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in their field of expertise and in teaching and learning
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain their own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.
General Requirements & Competencies
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Willing to use or learn to use technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
- Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivate equitable and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
- Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
- Professional experience in industry or business
- Knowledge and experience in course design and development
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Specific Requirements & Competencies for Department of Leadership & People for Talent Management & Leadership Faculty
Specifics below take precedence over and may exceed aforementioned general requirements and compencies
- PhD in Management or Organizational Development
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Full-Time Faculty - HR
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.
University Canada West is opening a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered full-time faculty specialized in Human Resources.
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Employ a variety of active teaching/learning strategies in the classroom
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate and feedback from students
- Employ and develop skills in technology to enhance and support classroom learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods are in compliance with pedagogical standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments aligned with course learning outcomes
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Revise and update courses to ensure high quality and up to date curriculum
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings
- Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training
- Conduct research into their specific field of knowledge or the scholarship of teaching and learning and maintain an annual scholarly activity agenda
- Depending on expertise, deliver instruction in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom or MBA programs or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts programs.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- PHD in HR or other relevant discipline
- Willing to use or learn to use, information technology tools as aids to student learning
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
Preferred requirements:
- PhD in HR or other relevant discipline; preferably with CPHR
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary educational institution face-to-face and online (minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred)
- Experience teaching in a diverse environment
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field
- Evidence of teaching excellence and in developing effective assessments of student work
Competencies:
- Professional experience in industry or business an asset
- Excellence in teaching diverse audiences
- Learner centered approach to teaching
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Digital skills an asset
Successful applicants will primarily teach at the graduate level in their area of expertise. Further duties may include an academic administration role, such as leading an academic program or center. This position also includes requirements for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Posted on Aug. 4, 2021.
Full-Time Faculty - IT
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.
University Canada West is opening a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered full-time faculty specialized in Information Technology.
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Employ a variety of active teaching/learning strategies in the classroom
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate and feedback from students
- Employ and develop skills in technology to enhance and support classroom learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods are in compliance with pedagogical standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments aligned with course learning outcomes
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Revise and update courses to ensure high quality and up to date curriculum
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings
- Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training
- Conduct research into their specific field of knowledge or the scholarship of teaching and learning and maintain an annual scholarly activity agenda
- Depending on expertise, deliver instruction in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom or MBA programs or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts programs.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s degree in computer science, IT, business analytics or other related discipline
- Willing to use or learn to use, information technology tools as aids to student learning
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
Preferred requirements:
- PhD in computer science, IT, business analytics or other related discipline
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary educational institution face-to-face and online (minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred)
- Experience teaching in a diverse environment
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field
- Evidence of teaching excellence and in developing effective assessments of student work
Competencies:
- Professional experience in industry or business an asset
- Excellence in teaching diverse audiences
- Learner centered approach to teaching
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Digital skills an asset
Successful applicants will primarily teach at the graduate level in their area of expertise. Further duties may include an academic administration role, such as leading an academic program or center. This position also includes requirements for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Posted on Aug. 4, 2021.
Full-Time Faculty - Marketing
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.
University Canada West is opening a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered full-time faculty specialized in Marketing.
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Employ a variety of active teaching/learning strategies in the classroom
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate and feedback from students
- Employ and develop skills in technology to enhance and support classroom learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods are in compliance with pedagogical standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments aligned with course learning outcomes
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Revise and update courses to ensure high quality and up to date curriculum
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings
- Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training
- Conduct research into their specific field of knowledge or the scholarship of teaching and learning and maintain an annual scholarly activity agenda
- Depending on expertise, deliver instruction in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom or MBA programs or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts programs.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- PHD in Marketing, digital marketing, marketing analytics, or other relevant discipline
- Willing to use or learn to use, information technology tools as aids to student learning
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
Preferred requirements:
- PhD in Marketing or other relevant discipline,
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary educational institution face-to-face and online (minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferred)
- Experience teaching in a diverse environment
- Track record of scholarly activity in the field
- Evidence of teaching excellence and in developing effective assessments of student work
Competencies:
- Professional experience in industry or business an asset
- Excellence in teaching diverse audiences
- Learner centered approach to teaching
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Digital skills an asset
Successful applicants will primarily teach at the graduate level in their area of expertise. Further duties may include an academic administration role, such as leading an academic program or center. This position also includes requirements for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Posted on Aug. 4, 2021.
Chair, University Access Program
General DEscription
We are currently seeking candidates for department chair for the UAP program. The University Access Program is an intensive, full-time academic pathway program into UCW programs in business and technology. The UAP program focuses on:
- Building academic writing skills for successful undergraduate and graduate studies
- Forming strategies for effective reading and listening comprehension
- Developing capacity for writing academic papers and reports
- Research and critical thinking skills
- Oral communication skills in a university context
The program integrates reading, writing, listening and speaking skills with an academic focus and incorporates study skills and peer support. Our skill-based curriculum is aimed at preparing non-native English speakers with their writing, communication and critical thinking skills for entry into and success in university programs. Students practice academic and language activities and build critical thinking and research skills. Reporting to the VP Academic, Chair duties relate to department communications, curriculum & assessment, hiring, personnel, class enrolment, course scheduling, creating a positive and fair work culture, retention and progression strategies, and enhancing the student experience through building a strong sense of student belonging within the department.
Specific Responsibilities
- Recruitment of new instructors and assignment of instructors to UAP courses each term
- Oversight and approval of the reporting of grades
- Oversight and implementation of student evaluation of instructors
- Coordinates or conducts peer observations of classroom teaching
- Sets up of university pathway agreements with language schools
- Serves as Languages of Canada coordinator, serving as self-study chair for periodic accreditation and submitting annual reports
- Representative on ESL Articulation Committee, BCCAT as UCW representative.
- Oversees the physical environment, hardware, software resources etc. to ensure faculty have what they need to teach
- Addresses student complaints, manages grade appeal process
- Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
- Provides accountability reports such as monthly reports, annual reports, self-study reports etc.
- Maintains KPI data on student enrolment, retention, progression and student success
- Other duties as assigned by the VPA
Management & Maintaining a Positive Department Culture
- Ensures all departmental decisions are made in a democratic, fair, effective manner and in the best interest of the unit as a collective
- Actively works to promote a unit culture that is inclusive, fair, open, respectful, tolerant of diverse views and protective of the collective good of the unit
- Plans and organizes social events and department meetings for faculty and staff to help promote a strong community and collegial work environment
- Provides guidance and support to faculty in ensuring up to date curriculum and best practice pedagogies
- Creates a unit culture of shared values, mutual respect, commitment, connectedness and cooperation as the foundation for departmental work
- Provides recommendations to the VPA and the Registrar for new policies, needed revisions, and the resolution of policy and student related matters
- Works with faculty to create unit policy in alignment with academic and university policy and applies unit policies and procedures openly, fairly, and consistently
Department Representation & Communication
- Effectively and actively represents the department within the Program, University, and community
- Sends out Important Dates for faculty – add/drop dates, last day to withdraw etc.
- Develops Department newsletter for students
- Conducts regular monthly departmental faculty meetings
- Ensures faculty participation at Convocation, faculty meetings, and departmental events
- Serves as a member of Academic Council
- Attends monthly Chair meetings
- Represents the university on relevant external bodies as assigned by VPA
- Maintains high professional ethics standards in the work environment
Personnel
- Guides the development and implementation of an effective and fair process for hiring faculty/ staff, performance reviews, and chair and peer evaluation processes
- Effectively communicates unit and university information to faculty and staff in a timely fashion
- Oversees a fair and equitable allocation of faculty work such as teaching assignments, schedules, curriculum duties, and service responsibilities
- In the case of disputes or problems, oversees an equitable resolution process that ensures a fair hearing to all affected parties, which results in appropriate steps to resolve such matters expeditiously, with sound judgment, and confidentially
Promote excellence in Teaching, Research and professional service
- Allocates teaching assignments and schedules, in a fair and open manner
- Supports and facilitates faculty effectiveness in teaching, curriculum/program development, and other student-related responsibilities
- Provides advice and assists with setting standards for continuous improvement of teaching and curricula
- Works with the Academic Department in planning the schedule of courses each semester
- Supports and facilitates faculty professional development and growth in best practice teaching pedagogies. Invites faculty to submit requests for Professional Development Committee and after approval submits requests to VPA
- Organizes and oversees faculty peer observations and performance feedback
- Teaches as needed
Curriculum
- Allocates curriculum duties and responsibilities
- Ensures curricular tasks and decisions are completed by Course Leads
- Approves course syllabi prior to each semester start
- Ensures curricular quality, standards, materials are up to date and advises VPA on needed revisions and alignment of syllabi with PLOs
- Reviews and sends curricular changes to Academic Office so the Academic Calendar can be updated by deadlines
- Ensures participation in Articulation committee meetings
- Organizes and coordinates design and development of new UAP course materials when required
Fostering Student Learning & Success
- Receives and responds to student complaints concerning faculty, grades, misconduct etc. and provides first level advice to students on academic and non-academic appeals, student complaints or issues as outlined in the appropriate policies;
- Ensures process is followed and if not, refers the matter back to the faculty for resolution between the student and faculty member.
- Organizes and hosts student events in collaboration with Student Affairs (such as welcome events, donuts with the Chair, award events, First Year Fridays student events etc. to promote sense of belonging & engagement
- Ensures arrangements for semester course evaluations
- Meets with students as administrative hours permit to provide guidance and to address problems
Accountability Reporting
- Completes Monthly reports, Annual Reports, Assessment Reports, Program Reviews, and submits to VPA
- Works with VPA to plan and coordinate internal and external program reviews synchronized with dates for accreditation;
- Provides assistance for developing departmental retention and persistence data reports
- Provides leadership in the development, maintenance, and assessment of departmental programs
Position Requirements
Education, Experience, Skills
- Minimum Master of Education or Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (or a related field)
- TESL Canada qualified – meet Languages Canada requirements for accreditation
- Five years’ experience in teaching, assessing and developing curricula for academic English preparation in an accredited English native speaking post-secondary institution
- Previous management or coordinating experience at a post-secondary educational environment
- Demonstrated professional involvement in the field by having presented at a conference and/or publishing in TESOL related journals is preferred
- English proficiency examiner training and experience, such as IELTS, iBT or Cambridge Suite
- Academic quality assurance experience
- Capable of working independently
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills are required
- The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
- Inter-cultural competency and diplomacy
- Fluency in a second language is an asset
Posted on July 29, 2021.
Full-Time Faculty - Business Strategy
About University Canada West
UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.
University Canada West is opening a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered faculty specialized in the field sociology, and social justice or other relevant discipline.
Specific Responsibilities
Faculty will:
- Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
- Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies
- Guide class discussions while encouraging debate and feedback by students
- Employ and further develop skills in academic technology to enhance and support classroom learning
- Ensure teaching design and methods are in compliance with pedagogical standards
- Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
- Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
- Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
- Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
- Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge
- Depending on expertise, deliver instruction within a range of programs such as Bachelor of Commerce, BA Business Communications, or Associate of Arts program.
Position Requirements
The successful candidates will teach courses that are part of the BCom, and BA in Business Communications at the Vancouver campus. This is a full-time on-going position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. or terminal doctorate (DBA etc.) in business, business strategy or another related field
- Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
- Previous experience in teaching business strategy courses is required
- Working experience with course development and academic program management
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience teaching in an environment with diverse students
- Track record of scholarly activity and conference presentations in the field
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and in assessing undergraduates’ and graduates’ academic work
- Supreme awareness of trends in business education, blended learning, course design (e.g., outcomes assessment) or a willingness to stay up to date in these areas is vital
- Professional/industry experience including contacts in industry is an asset
Competencies:
- Excellence in teaching to diverse audiences
- Learner centered approach to teaching
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage time
Successful applicants will be expected to teach primarily at undergraduate levels in an area in which the applicant has expertise and in which the school has need for course coverage and also have the opportunity of teaching in the graduate level. Further duties may include an academic administration role, such as leading an academic program or centre. This position also includes service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.
Compensation:
Full-time faculty receive a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and one paid term off per year.
Posted on June 7, 2021.
Staff
- President & Vice-Chancellor
- Student Life Coordinator
- Student Recruitment Manager
- Student Success Facilitator
- Records Officer
- Enrolment Services Officer
- HR Recruitment Assistant
- Finance Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Software Developer (Web & Marketing)
- Junior Data Analyst
- Marketing Coordinator, NExT Generation Hub
- Career Development Specialist
- Transfer Credit & Graduation Officer
- Senior Graphic Designer
- Brand Ambassador (Student Position)
President & Vice-Chancellor
University Canada West (UCW) is a member of Global University Systems (GUS), an international network of higher-education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications and graduate success.
GUS institutions deliver a wide variety of programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, medical and law degree programs, vocational and professional training, and language programs face-to-face at one of its global campuses or through its online platform. When someone chooses to study at a GUS institution — whether on campus in Europe or North America, or even in their own home — they are joining a network of 85,000 students from 175 countries worldwide. GUS institutions are based in some of the world’s largest cities, with campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester in the UK, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in Canada, and across the globe in Singapore, Germany, Israel, India and the Caribbean.
In Canada, GUS owns and operates six institutions – University Canada West and the Canadian College of Technology and Business in Vancouver, Toronto School of Management and Trebas Institute in Toronto and Montreal, and The Language Gallery in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as a public-private partnership between Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management.
Global University Systems Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of GUS, is lead by an executive team with decades of combined management experience in public and private universities and colleges. GUS Canada helps its institutions drive performance and best practice, encourages efficient planning and decision-making through analyses and collaboration, and monitors trends locally and internationally to identify and pursue emerging opportunities.
GUS Canada also supports its institutions through corporate shared services including legal services, compliance and risk management support, partnership development activities and global student recruitment.
With the pending retirement of its President & Vice-Chancellor, UCW is looking to identify its next University leader. The President & Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the Board of Governors for providing overall leadership and strategic direction to UCW. The President & Vice-Chancellor supports the Board and its mandate and is responsible for ensuring that the University operates within the policy and strategy framework established by the Board. The President & Vice-Chancellor provides advice and counsel to the Board in all matters impacting UCW and effective strategic leadership to support the University’s vision and mission, and its faculty, staff and students.
The President & Vice-Chancellor is also a member of the Canadian senior leadership team and participates in and contributes to GUS Canada Advisory Board meetings and works collaboratively with the CEO of GUS Canada and the GUS Canada leadership team. The President & Vice-Chancellor will ensure successful collaboration with the parent company and help the University maximize the shared services, resources and expertise provided by the GUS Canada ecosystem.
The ideal candidate has successful senior leadership and administrative experience gained as a Dean, Vice President or President at a well-respected post-secondary institution. They have a PhD, equivalent credential or terminal degree combined with a successful record as an educator and scholar. They bring strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to work with others to set priorities and establish strategies to move a complex organization forward. Having a passion for growing an organization, combined with strong business and technology acumen, is essential for the next leader of this for-profit post‑secondary institution.
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Posted on Sept. 8, 2021.
Student Life Coordinator
Primary Purpose
The purpose of the Student Life Coordinator position is support and develop services that meet the needs of students in achieving success in their education experience at University Canada West. As an advocate and provider of student services that will support student success, the Student Life Coordinator leads and is responsible for creating, planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of events, student success programs, and volunteers within the Student Affairs department, that will support students to success and achieve their goals. This position works collaboratively with other members of the Student Affairs team and other University departments.
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, provides administrative and logistical support for the student affairs and services team. The incumbent provides detailed information on policies, regulations, and best practices. The Student Life Coordinator works independently and proactively to support the team by verifying processes, approving documentations, managing events, inform students and resolves problems related to student affairs. The coordinator will actively produce and coordinate relevant information and documents.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, plans, and organizes student engagement activities in support of student life and student success, including first year experience, student life activities, peer leadership programs, campus tours, evening and weekend activities, student socials, special events, and the preparation of termly or annual programming
- Facilitates student affairs events, including new student orientation, volunteer recruitment and induction activities, assists in planning and organizing, hiring, and scheduling of student employees, volunteers and presenters, training, presents, marketing, coordinates and monitors through to successful completion
- Evaluates and reports on outcomes and success of engagement programs
- Provide support and administer Student Affairs regular and special projects and student life activities which requires assisting with the preparation, coordination and implementation; supervision of student employees and volunteers, liaising with other department as required, presenting information sessions and/or workshops, and assist with the project outcome and deliverables.
- Monitors and maintains accurate data within the various computer and information systems related to student affairs programs and services within the portfolio, such as the co-curricular record data base, volunteer database, customer relations management, and the student information system.
- Develop and build relationships with external business vendors to provide services and support to students via a sponsorship or partnership model
- Supervises volunteers and student employee as part of student development and leadership programs
- Liaise with student groups related to Student Affairs and services.
- Follows best practices and maintains ongoing professional development with relevant research and trends in student affairs and services.
- Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department that support student success.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and work in collaboration with student programs and/or committees on student related activities and events on and off campus
- Facilitate, promote, and communicate with staff and external services regarding UCW related programs, meetings, and events
- Represent the Student Affairs department at other events such as recruitment events, university events as needed.
- Assist the Director of Student Affairs & Services and other duties as required
Position Requirements
To be successful in the Student Success Facilitator – Engagement Event position, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in event planning required
- Experience in student life programming in post-secondary educational environment.
Competencies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures governing student affairs and services within a post-secondary and preferably University environment.
- Demonstrated experience in service-oriented focus.
- Knowledge and experience of clerical and office administration, including data base applications, e-mail, basic and wider use of Microsoft Office 365, and internet research techniques.
- Developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, which ensure clarity of thought and understanding.
- Ability to develop and recommend business practices, in support of policies and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills in management of competing priority tasks working with minimal supervisions.
- Accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate accurate information in one-on-one and diverse group situations, in both formal and informal settings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of employees, students and the general public, and to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with students who may require support with their mental or physical health, social, economic, or other barriers to success.
- Excellent customer service skills in addressing user complaints, suggestions, and to resolve conflicts, ensuring that a high level of service, is maintained.
- Capable of adapting to changing priorities and developments within the department, University and post-secondary sector.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to administer the privacy and freedom of information (FOIPOP) regulations, and deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated leadership through the ability to coach and supervise staff
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Student Recruitment Manager
Primary Purpose
Student Recruitment Managers deal mainly with prospective student enrolments via account management functions of educational representatives and other stakeholders. These stakeholders are commonly referred to as ‘agents and affiliate partners’.
Roles at this level are additionally responsible for identifying new business opportunities in existing and new markets. As such, they are responsible for finding ways to exploit new markets and bring in revenue, and/or develop new revenue streams. SRM engage primarily in sales and marketing activities and should have a solid understanding of industry trends, to inform upon strategic planning and forecasting. They must be able to prioritise the opportunities that are the most likely to generate a profit.
The role centrally involves identifying new business opportunities, as well as liaising with high profile clients, and managing both students’ and agents’ expectations in line with deliverables. SRMs are expected to provide ethical guidance to students through the admission (and sales) cycle from initial enquiry to enrolment.
Specific Responsibilities
Business Development (30%)
- Assist in identifying and supporting developing potential business partners and to grow existing client relationships
- To perform continuous market research to determine best recruitment channels and establish appropriate strategy and activities to target them.
- meeting/engaging with key players in the industry
- To actively seek and conduct meetings and presentations with potential students by visiting schools and colleges
- To represent UCW at client/agent meetings, local and national exhibitions, and conferences in order to recruit potential students and build upon stakeholder relationships where applicable
- Other ad-hoc duties as requested for the overall performance of the Company.
- Generate new revenue from existing streams and accounts
Customer Focus (30%)
- Portraying a positive and professional image of UCW at all times, generating a positive and sought-after image of the University
- Provide advisory service to all stakeholders, encouraging partners to work with UCW and which is timely and efficient,
- Training agents and other partners and stakeholders on university programmes and values.
- Guiding agent/partner referred students through the full application cycle (direct or via agents): from initial enquiry/conversation through to finalising and closing their application to study across the UCW portfolio of programmes
- Exploring possible career paths for students and matching it with specific UCW offerings
- Referring students to relevant internal expertise in regards to visa, immigration issues and compliance needs where applicable
- Building commonalities to gain trust and engage potential students/ agents
Communication and liaison (30%)
- Agency Network Management, or ‘Account Management’: develop and train potential agents sourced from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, in general searches in line with business development responsibilities outlined above
- To be in constant clear and effective liaison and communication with agents and students
- Ensuring that all relevant product developments, including changes to admission, compliance and course requirements or start dates (for example) are communicated externally
- To prepare, assist and deliver in performing customer/ agent presentations
Analysis, Reporting and Data management (10%)
- To research and provide valid information and market feedback on industry trends, which will become the basis for strategic planning and forecasting for management
- Collect and compare pertinent data on target markets, making recommendations and writing proposals when requested
- To provide management with relevant data, competitor analyses and feedback where relevant
- To assist in presenting strategies for expansion
- To administer agent accounts and produce reports on local performance in response to management accounts
Human Resources Responsibilities
- To ensure that all direct reports comply with the Company’s core Policies and Procedures as detailed within the Company’s Employee Handbook and/or communicated by the HR Department from time to time
- To report any non-compliance by Employees of Company Policies and Procedures, and to work with the HR Department to ensure appropriate informal and/or formal action is taken in line with the Company’s Disciplinary Procedure.
The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.
There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Takes a consultative sales approach, always aiming for ‘win-win’ outcomes that best benefits the company, student’s interests and other stakeholders
- A general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and (international) student recruitment
- Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
- Strong client management skills
- Analytical and problem solving abilities
- A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
- Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
- Strong communication skills in all forms, including: written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations
- Confident in dealing with various levels of seniority
- Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual
- Exhibit professional standards of behavior at all times
- Previous experience in international student recruitment
- A sound understanding of regional marketing activities across different educational product types
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of the CANADA education system, tertiary education especially.
- Proven success in sales ability and full and demonstrable knowledge of the sales process
- Achieving or surmounting revenue targets
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Student Success Facilitator
Primary Purpose
The purpose of the Student Success Facilitator position is support and develop services that meet the needs of students in achieving success in their education experience at University Canada West. As an advocate and provider of student services that will support student success, the Student Success Facilitator leads and is responsible for creating, planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of programs and events within the Student Affairs department, that will support students to success and achieve their goals. This position works collaboratively with other members of the Student Affairs team and other University departments.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, support, and advice on a range of issues, including, but not limited to course registration process, degree pathways, university policies and procedures and other information as required to students in person, online and telephone.
- Responsible for the coordination and operational aspects of Student Affairs programs and services, key responsibilities include: supervising and evaluating, organizing and planning events, facilitate training, scheduling resources, presenting, developing marketing and promotional materials, liaison with students, student employees, campus partners. Evaluates and reports on program outcomes and success.
- Provide support and administer Student Affairs regular and special projects i.e. New Student Orientation week and student life activities which requires assisting with the preparation, coordination and implementation; supervision of student employees and volunteers, liaising with other department as required, presenting information sessions and/or workshops, and assist with the project outcome and deliverables.
- Monitors and maintains accurate data within the various computer and information systems related to student affairs programs and services within the portfolio, such as the co-curricular record data base, volunteer database, customer relations management, and the student information system.
- Supervises volunteers as part of student development and leadership programs.
- Liaise with student groups related to Student Affairs and services.
- Follows best practices and maintains ongoing professional development with relevant research and trends in student affairs and services.
- Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department that support student success.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and work in collaboration with student programs and/or committees on student related activities and events on and off campus
- Facilitate, promote, and communicate with staff and external services regarding UCW related programs, meetings, and events
- Represent the Student Affairs department at other events such as recruitment events, university events as needed.
- Assist the Manager, Student Affairs and other duties as required
Position Requirements
To be successful in the Student Success Facilitator position, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
Education and Experience
- Baccalaureate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Experience in student life programming in post-secondary educational environment
Competencies
- Knowledge of policies and procedures governing student affairs and services within a post-secondary and preferably University environment.
- Demonstrated experience in service-oriented focus.
- Preferred knowledge in student development literature, best practices, and professional standards.
- Preferred experience in providing diverse peer-based services, and implementation and development of peer mentoring.
- Knowledge and experience of clerical and office administration, including data base applications, e-mail, basic and wider use of Microsoft Office 365, and internet research techniques.
- Developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, which ensure clarity of thought and understanding.
- Ability to develop and recommend business practices, in support of policies and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills in management of competing priority tasks working with minimal supervisions.
- Accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate accurate information in one-on-one and diverse group situations, in both formal and informal settings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of employees, students and the general public, and to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with students who may require support with their mental or physical health, social, economic, or other barriers to success.
- Excellent customer service skills in addressing user complaints, suggestions, and to resolve conflicts, ensuring that a high level of service, is maintained.
- Capable of adapting to changing priorities and developments within the department, University and post-secondary sector.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to administer the privacy and freedom of information (FOIPOP) regulations, and deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.
Records Officer
Primary Purpose
The Records Officer is a member of the Registrar’s Office team with specific responsibility for performing complex and specialized clerical functions related to creating, securing and maintaining accurate student records. The Records Officer is the resource person for enquiries from students, staff and faculty on registration, grading, fee assessment, transcripts, deadlines, graduation processing and related university policies and procedures. This position also reviews and processes a variety of forms and documents while checking for correct application of procedures and accuracy. The Records Office ensures new students are registered correctly in their programs and courses, and responds to student inquiries by phone, email, and in person. The Records Officer investigates student concerns and works with colleagues in the Registrar’s Office, Student Services, Finance and other university departments to facilitate resolutions. The Records Officer is familiar with all aspects of the Registrar’s Office in order to assist in delivering exceptional service to prospective and current UCW students.
Specific Responsibilities
- The Records Officer supports the delivery of exceptional services to students by being familiar with all functions of the Registrar’s Office including: degree progression requirements, academic regulations, service request forms and fees, admission processes, transfer credit process, and appeal procedures.
- The Records Officer supports the efficient and effective processing of official documentation, ensures accurate and timely maintenance of student academic records, and provides prompt, accurate and effective resolution to student inquiries and issues. The Records Officer ensures that student records are complete and up to date.
- The Records Officer works closely with the Admissions Officers to provide information and advice to applicants and students. The Records Officer provides official documentation, such as Letters of Acceptance, for applicants and responds to inquiries regarding such documentation.
- The Records Officer coordinates with the Finance Office and Student Services for the review and processing of student requests for course and program withdrawal, specialized official letters and documents, official transcripts, and eligibility to register in classes.
- As a member of the Registrar’s Office, the Records Officer will be familiar with admissions and records procedures to respond to student enquiries and to support processing when needed and as assigned.
- The Records Officer provides reports and information for the Registrar as requested.
- Compliance with record security and privacy legislation is imperative.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities when encountering conflicting demands
- Ability to interpret and apply University and government policies and regulations
- Ability to exercise mature judgement, tact and discretion
- Demonstrated accuracy-oriented approach to processes and documentation
- Proven ethical and objective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service when providing information and services to colleagues, students, and the public
- Advanced information research skills
- Intermediate level skills in the use of standard computer applications including word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and email.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Education and Experience:
- 3 years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous direct experience in service-centered environment, preferably in a post-secondary institution
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a recognized university
Posted on July 29, 2021.
Enrolment Services Officer
Primary Purpose
The Enrolment Services Officer
- is a member of the Registrar’s Office
- is responsible for enquiries from students, staff and faculty on registration, grading, fee assessment, transcripts, deadlines, graduation processing and related university policies and procedures
- reviews and processes a variety of forms and documents while checking for correct application of procedures
- responds to student inquiries by phone, email, and in person
- investigates student concerns and proactively works with colleagues in the Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs, Finance and other departments to facilitate resolutions
- is familiar with all aspects of the Registrar’s Office in order to assist in delivering exceptional service to prospective and current UCW students
Specific Responsibilities
- Present constructive concerns and solutions in meetings and discussions
- Investigate and communicate with applicants, working closely with other areas (e.g. Admissions, Records & Registration, Scheduling, Transfer Credits, etc.) to resolve sensitive issues relating to admissibility and University policies and regulations
- Diffuse upset, angry or hostile students, and provide guidance and information
- Respond to complaints and issues by investigating and evaluating concerns/questions and advise students on applicable existing policies, procedures and appropriate action
- Confer with and alert the Senior Enrolment Services Officer on difficult or complex issues and decisions
- Identify students at risk or in crisis and proactively connect them with the appropriate resources and supports
- Anticipate needs and proactively respond to student requests, providing subject matter expertise, professional advice and recommendations
- Interpret and communicate policy, procedures and programs as they pertain to students, both current and prospective, domestic and international
- Provide comprehensive advice to current and prospective students, applicants, alumni, general public, faculties and staff through in-person, phone and by email and/or electronic communication tools on admissions, registration, tuition and student fee assessments, student records and transcripts, transfer credit, and student awards/scholarships
- Coach students towards independence and self-direction and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, including current confidentiality and privacy practices
- Provide information and advice students on credit transfers, appeal processes, graduation and convocation. Then review submissions to ensure complete applications
- Establish an atmosphere of effective, efficient, friendly, and reliable service with a focus of enhancing customer service by using problem solving skills
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Knowledge of systems, policies, procedures and exercise professional judgment to solve unusual or complex problems
- Able to evaluate and make recommendations to enhance overall enrolment and registration practices
- Ensure student data confidentiality and privacy according to Registrar, University, ministry and FIPPA regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Actively participate and contribute to projects, when applicable
- Continuously contribute to service values and manuals to ensure relevant, up-to-date information
- Serve as a liaison in presenting student admission, records or registration problems to faculties and departments
- Participate in ongoing training for Enrolment Services staff, to ensure a deep knowledge based in a wide variety of University service areas.
Education and Experience:
- 3 years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous direct experience in service-centered environment, preferably in a post-secondary institution
- Proven ability to provide exceptional front-line service in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to interpret, apply and advise on policies and procedures
- Sound and current knowledge on best practices in enrolment and Registrar’s Office or comparable work experience
- Ability to provide effective and appropriate guidance and counsel
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable with evolving technology and processes
- Strong team player and adaptable to changing information
- Experience using a Student Information System or other enterprise database solutions/customer relationship management systems
- Ability to listen, identify, respond and handle confidential and/or sensitive issues and/or material with empathy, diplomacy and discretion
- Must be resourceful and able to analyze problems, identify key information and issues and develop effective solutions
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required
- Ability to multi-task, apply organizational skills and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate within the Registrar’s Office team
- Enthusiasm and capacity for continuous learning and development
- Experience working with different cultures
- The position requires interacting with people directly for long periods of time; the ideal candidate will enjoy and have strong communication skills in interacting with all types of customers through both face to face, verbally and written.
Posted on July 29, 2021.
HR Recruitment Assistant
Primary Purpose
The Recruitment Assistant will be the first point of contact for candidates and will require a customer service-oriented approach. The Recruitment Assistant will be supporting the Recruitment Advisor on the day-to-day recruiting activities and other duties as assigned.
Specific Responsibilities
- Support full cycle recruitment, including but not limited to, posting jobs, shortlisting candidates, conducting phone interviews, and scheduling interviews.
- Attend interviews and take down notes for record purposes.
- Conduct background checks including reference check, criminal check as required, and psychometric assessments using tools provided.
- Assist in shortlisting candidates and ensuring that they meet the minimum requirement of the role
- Assist in editing or reviewing job descriptions as needed prior to posting on job boards.
- Answer emails or calls regarding inquiries from interested applicants, internal and external applicants, and candidates.
- Be the first point of contact between candidates and hiring panel.
- Support the Recruitment team with onboarding processes, such as preparing and collecting documents, and setting up IT Accounts.
- Attend and conduct company inductions for the University’s new hires whilst ensuring that the presentation is up to date with the latest information.
- Provide assistance in checking on the University’s new hires, following a check-in timeline and ensuring that they are prepared and well-equipped to execute their responsibilities.
- Suggest ways to improve recruitment processes as the University grows.
- Assist in small scale technical support for In-Recruiting system users when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with minimum supervision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
- Customer service-oriented approach
- Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and follow processes and procedures
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work with high degree of discretion when dealing with highly confidential and private information
- Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in full cycle HR Recruitment
- Experience with ATS systems an asset but not required
Posted on July 29, 2021.
Finance Assistant
Primary Purpose
The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is to monitor and maintain student financial
accounts, ensure the collection of tuition fees, process refund to qualified students, and provide accounting-related services to the campus. Under general supervision, the Finance
Assistant is responsible for providing assistance, advice and guidance to support the
financial needs of students and to ensure the collection of funds and refund distribution.
Specific Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University.
- Maintaining financial account for all students, update tuition fees, deposits, scholarship, refund to student account on a timely basis
- Monitoring student finance and collection activities of outstanding student accounts to ensure timely recovery of payments and maintain appropriate AR levels
- Processing refund and compliance with refund policy
- Tracking and monitoring the AR process utilizing campus AR reports and operating systems
- Assisting daily bank deposits; reconcile cash receipts and complete cash receipts journal for weekly submission.
- May manage campus accounts payable functions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the coordination of the institution’s response to any internal/external audits
- related to business office operations
- Chasing up student debts and processing debt collections
- Providing customer service and answering to student inquiries.
- Ensuring active communication and cohesive working relationship with all lever people on campus
- Prepare daily financial reports and maintain files
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
To be successful in the Finance Assistant position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills; ability to effectively
- communicate and interact with students
- Ability to stay calm and professionally respond to complaints
- Detail orientated and able to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as a team member
- Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
- Excellent customer service
- A positive attitude and customer focused approach
Education and Experience:
- 2 years post-secondary education
- Basic training in office practices, accounting, and communication
- office experience in a service oriented, fast paced environment
- Minimum one-year education in Finance or Accounting program
- Minimum one-year experience in accounting/finance area
Posted on July 29, 2021.
Administrative Assistant
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to provide quality service to students, staff and visitors through the delivery of receptionist and general administrative support for the campus. Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant manages the main reception desk for the campus. This position provides administrative services for the Company, including support for the office of the director, admissions staff, student services, the instructors and students. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment as required.
Specific Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will at numerous times be responsible for the following as well as other related various duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:
- Maintaining the following responsibilities in compliance with customer service standards
- Answering and directing incoming calls and emails
- Greeting visitors to the campus and directing them to the appropriate area
- Maintaining general security by managing access to the campus facilities and equipment and supplies. If available, observing security monitor.
- Maintaining internal communication and messages between staff and students
- Maintaining student transcript databases through entering marks and attendance
- Maintaining policies, procedures and up to date forms files; keeping files adequately stocked
- Supervising entrance examinations for admissions staff, and student make-up examinations for instructors
- Monitoring, maintaining and ordering general office supplies for the campus
- Liaising with external suppliers to coordinate maintenance of general office equipment
- Organizing and assisting with events
- Preparing for internal and external meetings
- Other related duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Competencies:
To be successful in the Administrative Assistant position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Keyboarding speed at 40wpm with accuracy
- Ability to handle a multi-line telephone switchboard
- Working knowledge of MS Office 2000 including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to use various office equipment including fax and photocopy machines
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
- General understanding of the programs and services provided by the Company
- Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service
- First Aid Certification (an asset)
Education and Experience:
Post Secondary graduation with basic training in office practices, customer service and communication and one to three years’ Administrative and/or customer service experience in a fast paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000/year
Posted on June 18, 2021.
Software Developer (Web & Marketing)
Primary Purpose
University Canada West is looking for a Software Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. You would be responsible for the development and delivery of landing pages and email templates utilizing HTML, JavaScript, and CSS within Marketing Automation and CMS platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements, optimizing web pages for maximum efficiency, and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the website. You will work with our in-house designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the website looks as well as how it works.
Specific Responsibilities
- Write well-designed, testable, efficient code using best practices for email and website development, including mobile and responsive design.
- Create emails, landing pages, and user interfaces, using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, while incorporating personalization and segmentations.
- Configure automated targeted marketing journeys and nurturing stages in major Marketing Automation platforms; develop segmentation, campaign flows, emails, landing pages, forms, data processors, etc.
- Develop or validate testing schedules, addressing all browsers and devices to ensure content renders as intended across all major browsers and devices.
- Identify issues or trends with content or designs, providing constructive feedback and potential solutions that improve content experiences.
- Maintain asset library repository for code reuse and recovery.
- Acquire an in-depth understanding of how major Marketing Automation platforms function, store and render content, report on engagement.
- Maintain updated knowledge of new and emerging industry trends and technology.
- Determining the structure and design of web pages.
- Ensuring user experience determines design choices.
- Developing features to enhance the user experience.
- Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.
- Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.
- Building reusable code for future use.
- Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability.
- Utilizing a variety of markup languages to write web pages.
- Maintaining brand consistency throughout the design.
- Other projects, assignments and tasks, as may be assigned.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Basic understanding of direct marketing concepts, email marketing, marketing and sales funnels.
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
- Technical expertise and the proven ability to remain current with respect to industry trends, provincial and federal privacy legislative policies and changes.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organization skills and the ability to effectively deliver on projects.
- Capable of multitasking within a fast-paced demanding environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
- Confident with an ability to establish trust within the team.
- Solid knowledge transfer skills.
- Detail and results-oriented; able to balance multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- High eagerness to learn and grow and positive attitude.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum College Degree is required in either: Web Design, Multimedia Design, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent training/experience.
- MA and/or CRM certification considered an asset.
- 2–4 years of email development experience in a collaborative environment using ESP platforms such as Pardot, Marketo, Hubspot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sendinblue, etc.
- 2–4 years of experience as a web developer.
- Experience with email automation, triggers, and deployment.
- Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, any popular frontend frameworks.
- Experience with Email frameworks.
- Experience and ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with the development lifecycle (Business Process design, documentation, QA, testing strategy and execution, troubleshooting analysis).
- Experience with coding and development OOP languages is an asset.
Posted on June 4, 2021.
Junior Data Analyst
Primary Purpose
The Junior Data Analyst applies business and advanced technical expertise in meeting business data and reporting needs. The Junior Data Analyst also contributes to the evaluation, development, and implementation of activities that ensure the tools, processes, and systems are working efficiently and to improve transactional and reporting activities. Junior Data Analyst provides input to the overall goals, objectives, and operations of the department by providing feedback and recommendations to the Lead.
Specific Responsibilities
The Junior Data Analyst will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company.
- Responsible for understanding client ad-hoc data requirements and converting into reporting deliverables. Contributes in driving reporting automation and simplification to free up time for in-depth analyses.
- Coordinates work activities related to the production of ad-hoc reports and is responsible for day-to-day reporting activities.
- Recommends, develops, and implements procedures to ensure; protection, accuracy, and integrity of data, including data monitoring and reconciliations. Researches reasons for data anomalies and ensures appropriate corrections or adjustments are made. Documents and reviews any system irregularities, and liaising with information systems, finance, and relevant parties to resolve data anomalies or system questions.
- Provides business and technical expertise for the analytics process, tools and applications for the University. Identifies opportunities that improve data accuracy and efficiency of our processes. Contributes to the development of training materials, documenting processes, and delivering sessions.
- Assesses appropriate reporting mechanisms, determining whether canned reports or customized reports are required, developing customized queries as necessary, maintaining procedures and documentation on query and report details, and documenting and maintaining a report run schedule as needed.
- Contributes to business process improvement activities through methods such as analyzing processes and recommending improvements using technological functionality, participating as a member of a team in the implementation of technology improvements. Supports implementation efforts where appropriate and assists in developing and delivering education programs to staff on new technology.
- Builds and delivers insightful performance reporting such as operational dashboards, performance scorecards, and daily/weekly/monthly operational results for the organization for various audience groups.
- Follows industry and internal reporting standards to ensure consistency and transparency across reports and adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies and measures to protect data and information sources.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Advanced MS office and MS Excel skills including Power Query and PowerPivot.
- Knowledge of database management principles and experience working with MySQL databases.
- Experience in creating data models and dashboards using Microsoft PowerBI.
- Good working knowledge of DAX functions.
- Experience in ETL processes an asset.
- Experience in developing a data warehouse an asset.
- Data analysis and visualization skills using Python and/or R an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and systems analysis skills.
- Ability to ensure organizational data privacy and confidentiality.
- Understanding of statistical analysis techniques such as correlation and regression.
- Demonstrated ability to collect data from a variety of sources, synthesize data, produce reports, and make recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and competing demands.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an analytical and reporting capacity preferably in an education environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Posted on June 4, 2021.
Marketing Coordinator, NExT Generation Hub
Primary Purpose
University Canada West is looking to hire an experienced and versatile Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position is perfect for a marketing professional looking for growth opportunities. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives for our new NExT Generation Hub, a global network of research and collaboration where innovation ideas become business solutions for the NExT GENERATION issues.
The candidate will be executing social media strategies and campaigns, creating content for social media, organizing digital and on-campus events, promoting new micro-credentials and new partnerships, helping to produce video and photo content and much more. Marketing Coordinator will report directly to Director of Marketing & Communications and will collaborate daily with the NExT Generation Hub team.
Specific Responsibilities
- Deploy marketing campaigns and manage implementation of all NExT Generation Hub and its initiatives.
- Measure performance against set goals and provide reports.
- Create and schedule social media content. Maintaining and updating social media calendar.
- Facilitate conversations online with the community, respond to comments daily, build and maintain an online community.
- Create an optimal schedule for posting, considering both customer engagement metrics as well as web traffic.
- Measure all social media traffic. Define social media KPIs.
- Conduct research to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape, and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
- Plan and manage various online and on-campus events.
- Create digital paid ads.
- Create photo and video content as needed. Manage and coordinate schedules, word with freelancers.
- Manage media release forms.
- Discover any current marketing and social media trends that may be applicable. Ensure maximum effectiveness by staying up-to-date with any changes on all social platforms.
- Create engaging content in text, image, and video format. Collaborate with designers and copywriters on creating informative, attractive content<./li>
- Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders.
- Work with current students and alumni on content creation.
- Work with external partners.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Must be an organized multitasker able to handle many diverse projects at once and meet tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of design and email software
- Knowledge and expertise with multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube
- A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication. Skilled in creating, editing, and promoting written and visual content
- Metrics-driven marketing mind with eye for creativity
- Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, processing figures with spreadsheets and reporting on the campaign results
- Familiar with marketing channels and online marketing strategies
- Ability to grasp future digital technology trends and act on them proactively
- Strong attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or similar
- Minimum of 2-3 years past work experience as a marketing coordinator or similar role
- Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing
- Past experience working in higher education sector is a plus
- Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite
Posted on June 4, 2021.
Career Development Specialist
Primary Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the Career Development Specialist is responsible for the operation of Career Development Center.
The Career Development Specialist provide guidance to students, recent graduate and alumni through advising, workshop, career events, one-on-one assistance, job leads development and employer relations management for UCW.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide career development guidance, support, advice and coaching to students and graduates on employment or career related topics including but not limited to resume skills, branding, job search and interview skills
- Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of career related support, services, workshops, and events
- Develop and deliver relevant career workshops, events, resources, services, and educational materials to support students or alumni in their career and professional development
- Identify, establish, and maintain external relationships with local employers and industries to optimize potential employment opportunities for students and alumni
- Develop, plan, and organize campus-wide events such as job fairs and speaker series
- Actively participate and support student events including but not limited to orientation, convocation, external university events.
- Monitor and maintain accurate data within the various information systems related to career development services, such as the co-curricular record, volunteer database, customer relations management, and the student information system
- Follow best practices with relevant research and trends in student affairs, career development, and work-integrated learning
- Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department that support student success
- Support the daily operations of Career Development Centre
- Promote UCW events and workshops in coordination with the Communications department
- Secures student, alumni, and faculty testimonial on behalf of the department
- Manage and monitor the services and resources provided to students and graduates to assist in their job search or student work placement
- Generate program interest with city associations, industries, and local employers
- Participate in outreach and marketing activities to various student groups and units on campus
- Assist in other duties as required
Position Requirements
To be successful in Career Development Centre, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
- Must be professional in all aspects of the position including professional dress and appearance, demeanor, and attitude
- Student-centered philosophy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on quick response time
- Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use necessary technology quickly and adeptly
- Organized but agile
- Can-do attitude with resilience and perseverance
- Passionate in supporting students
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners
- Knowledge of current labour market trends
- Familiar with post-secondary work environment
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Demonstrable a track record in managing competing priorities or high workload and delivering results to tight deadlines
- Proactive and innovative thinker with focused attention to detail
- Superior listening, critical thinking, and reading comprehension skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Career Development Practitioner professional designation
- Demonstrated experience in educational environment advising students, or experience in business setting performing placement, employment training, or related function.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Rise360, and Ripen would be considered an asset
Posted on May 12, 2021.
Transfer Credit & Graduation Officer
Primary Purpose
The Transfer Credit & Graduation Officer is responsible for the complex technical work in the Registrar’s Office to recognize students’ academic and non-academic work and verify the completion of graduation requirements. This position is primarily responsible for the processes around transfer credit, prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR), MOU & Articulation agreements and graduation. The incumbent will communicate existing processes and changes to stakeholders and recommend new procedures to meet related goals. Duties also include liaising with internal and external stakeholders who work with transfer credit, PLAR, MOUs and graduation. The incumbent reports to the Associate Registrar and will receive direction and support.
Specific Responsibilities
The Transfer Credit & Graduation Officer will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:
- Communicates policy and procedures for the transfer credit, PLAR, articulation, and graduation processes.
- Under the direction of the Associate Registrar and guidance of the Supervisors, plans, develops and implements the transfer credit, PLAR, articulation and graduation processes.
- Evaluates and processes transfer credits, prior learning assessments, substitutions and exemptions for the purpose of graduation, or as requested by students. Assigns transfer credit as appropriate. Communicates with program areas, other institutions and students regarding transfers/equivalencies.
- Acts as a resource to students, staff and faculty on the transfer credit, PLAR, articulation and graduation processes.
- Assesses and evaluates student applications for graduation.
- Maintains a central repository of information regarding exemptions and substitutions for specific programs and credentials.
- Updates the transfer credit and graduation compliance functions in student information systems.
- Keeps current on UCW programs, policy and practice, other institutions’ programs, policy and practice, transfer agreements and equivalencies.
- Creates and maintains transfer credit, PLAR, articulation and graduation databases.
- Analyzes and reports on the transfer credit, PLAR, articulation and graduation processes.
- Creates graduate lists for presentation to Academic Council.
- Administers the University’s policies and procedures as they govern the transfer credit, PLAR, articulation and university graduation processes.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information and systems.
- Recommends and introduces process and procedure improvements across internal team and other department functions.
- Communicates specific graduation requirements and the graduation process via individual meetings and group presentations to stakeholders.
- Identifies and makes recommendations on award winners based on GPA.
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. BCCAT, EducationPlannerBC, etc.) to facilitate course and block transfer articulation agreements and PLAR.
- Evaluates, processes and tracks Letter of Permission (LOP) requests and conditions
- Liaises with students and faculty to meet transfer credit and PLAR timelines expectations.
- Participates in the planning, design, testing and implementation of new systems or upgrades used by the Registrar’s Office.
- Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the position.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of student information systems
- Considerable knowledge of certificate, diploma, degree and graduate degree programs in British Columbia post-secondary educational institutions
- Considerable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
- Considerable knowledge of freedom of information and protection of privacy provisions
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of record-keeping and statistical reporting
- Ability to learn in-house and other software applications, and to apply technical knowledge
- Ability to provide input to the development of business practices, policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret and explain the applicable rules and regulations that govern Registrar’s Office activities
- Ability to multitask, apply organizational skills to meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of other employees, students and the general public
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, to handle user complaints and or suggestions, and to resolve conflicts
- Ability to prepare operational and statistical reports
- Ability to compose letters, memoranda and materials related to the subject matter and of a non-routine nature
- Ability to effectively communicate accurate information on a one-to-one basis or to groups of a varying size and to address large or small groups in formal or informal settings
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, and communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to be flexible and resourceful in the performance of job duties
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to keep accurate records and archives
- Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic
Education and Experience:
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of directly related work experience. Experience must include transfer credit, graduation or PLAR work and experience with student information systems.
Posted on April 23, 2021.
Senior Graphic Designer
Primary Purpose
UCW is looking for a highly creative graphic designer who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and digital media. Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and skilled with every step of the design process from concept to the final deliverable. Working as part of the Marketing & Communications team at UCW, the graphic designer should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects and speaks to our audience. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, with the ability to vary style and layouts depending on the project.
Specific Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate must be able to maintain brand consistency, introduce fresh ideas, and execute effective digital and traditional marketing campaigns
- Able to work as part of a team to help solve creative challenges and present workable options
- Liaise with suppliers (print, promotional, web advertising placement, magazine ad placement)
- Ensure brand consistency, be the brand guardian to ensure effective messaging and strong brand recognition
- Ensure high quality standards while meeting deadlines and working in fast-paced environment
- Creation and maintenance of the following materials: brochures, flyers, pull-up banners, posters, presentation templates, event materials including invitations (print and digital) and other promotional materials.
- Digital Design – Design landing pages, digital ads, emails, infographics, web banners, social media posts, e-newsletters, and other assets for websites and app.
- Print Design – Design for print ads, swag items, packaging, displays and more.
- Illustration – Create illustrations and infographics for use in email, social media and display
- Animation or motion graphics skills is an asset.
- Update and maintain internal databases of design files and photography
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Excellent eye for detail
- Ability to communicate design choices clearly
- Respect timelines/deadlines and work well under pressure
- Energetic, self-motivated with ability to work under minimal supervision
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic work environment
- Great at multi-tasking – Work on multiple projects simultaneously, troubleshoot obstacles, and provide outstanding communication to the team throughout the design process. Must be organized and able to manage several projects simultaneously and in order of priority.
- Conceptual thinking. Can start a project off from an incredibly strong point of view and come up with original concepts to move the project forward.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills—the ability to work with many different people across the organization and the confidence and skill to communicate your ideas clearly.
- A great attitude and a lack of ego.
- Has a keen understanding of design based on visual, cultural, and popular trends
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills in English
Education and Experience:
- Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills
- University degree or college diploma in visual arts, graphic design or any commercial arts and communications
- Minimum 6 years of industry experience
- Advanced design sense and mastery of hand illustration, typography, color, conceptual graphic design, digital design, print design and layout creation
- Has a strong stylistic approach, and a strong foundation in what makes a good design
- Designs with the end user’s needs in mind. Proven track record of successfully owning the execution and delivery of consumer-facing advertising
- Exceptional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other graphic design software, as well as Microsoft Office
- Motion graphics/animation experience is a plus
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a plus
Posted on Mar. 10, 2021.
Brand Ambassador (Student Position)
About University Canada West
University Canada West (UCW) is a dynamic and growing institution defined by its close connections to the business and technology communities and a commitment to outstanding student services.
We are looking for Ambassadors to help promote UCW and represent our brand online, on social media and in person.
Specific Responsibilities
As a UCW Ambassador, you will report to the Marketing Manager in the Marketing & Communications Department.
- Act as a brand ambassador both online and in person.
- Represent UCW at promotional and social events and other marketing initiatives both online and in person.
- Engage with prospective and current students (online and in-person) in a professional and friendly manner.
- Promote UCW via your social media accounts.
- Assist with creating content and monitoring UCW social media accounts.
- Record any student/public feedback and report back to the Marketing & Communications Department.
- Answer questions and respond to comments on social media.
- Create dynamic and engaging social media content both in English and your native language (if something other than English).
- Engage with prospective and current students and the general public on social media.
- Assist with various events, both online and on-campus.
- Schedule social media content across multiple platforms.
Position Requirements
Competencies:
- Social media
- Marketing
- Writing/English language proficiency
- Professionalism
- Good presentation skills
- Interpersonal communication
Employment Details:
- 10 hours per week
- $15/hour
- Contract for 2 terms with potential to extend
Posted on Mar. 10, 2021.
GUS Canada
Administrative Assistant
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to provide quality service to GUS Canada stakeholders through the delivery of corporate administrative support. This position provides administrative services for the Company, including support for the office of the executive team, various institutions under the GUS Canada umbrella, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will at numerous times be responsible for the following as well as other related various duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:
- Supports corporate governance activities including boards and committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and packages, coordinating report submissions, taking meeting minutes, and recording and tracking action items.
- Prepares Memorandums of Understanding, proposals, contracts and other agreements using established templates.
- Maintains, updates and distributes policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive filing systems
- Arrange meetings, locate and assemble background information, books physical facilities and equipment for meetings.
- Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders on a range of specified issues.
- Prepares and updates PowerPoint presentations and communication pieces.
- Prepares special reports, briefs, letters, excel spreadsheets, graphs and complex correspondence.
- Maintaining internal communication and messages between internal stakeholders
- Organizing and assisting with events
- Other related duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Competencies:
To be successful in the Administrative Assistant position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Keyboarding speed at 40wpm with accuracy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
- General understanding of the programs and services provided by the Company
- Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a culturally diverse audience.
Education and Experience:
- Post-Secondary graduation with basic training in office practices, customer service and communication and one to three years’ Administrative and/or customer service experience in a fast-paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
About Global University Systems Canada
Global University Systems Canada is a growing network of private Canadian higher education institutions with 450 employees across Canada and 7000 students enrolled. Our institutions include University Canada West and Canadian College of Technology and Business in Vancouver; Toronto School of Management; The Language Gallery in Toronto and Vancouver; and Trebas Institute in Toronto and Montreal. GUS Canada is a sector leader in the market; redefining education through network innovation, world-class student recruitment, continuous investment in educational quality, and a commitment to career-accelerating student outcomes. GUS Canada is led by a high caliber management team with industry experience in both the private and public sectors.
Global University Systems Canada is part of the Global University Systems network of higher education institutions and services worldwide - brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. As one of the largest private education group globally, GUS provides Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical and Law degree programs, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. The GUS Network has over 85,000 students studying at 30 institutions and 57 campuses across the globe, including London, Dublin, Berlin, Singapore, Delhi and Tel Aviv.
Posted on July 29, 2021.
Executive Assistant to the CEO, GUS Canada
Primary Purpose
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing support to the CEO to ensure and maintain the efficient operations of the CEO’s office and five distinct education brands across Canada.
Specific Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company.
- Responsible for the day-to-day executive administrative support to the CEO
- Provide a well-organized, efficient and professional front-line image with internal and external clients
- Review incoming demands, prioritize and flag for CEO where appropriate
- Responsible for calendar management and scheduling; coordinate and prioritize meetings in-person and across multiple time zones using a variety of online meeting platforms
- Compile background briefing materials for meetings, conferences, appointments or interviews and take and distribute meeting minutes where applicable
- Compose and edit a variety of documents and emails including highly confidential correspondence, memos, presentations, MOUs, contracts and proposals
- Arrange domestic and complex international travel; prepare itineraries, visa’s and travel expense claims
- Prepare monthly CEO report to the Board of Directors
- Coordinate and prepare agendas for bi-weekly management meetings and special committees on an as needed basis
- Participate in ad-hoc event committees and assist with preparations as required (i.e. GUS Canada Town Hall and GUS Canada China Partnership Summit)
- Plan and coordinate business and social corporate events; international agent events, high-level dinners and receptions
- Assist with the CEO’s preparation for all virtual speaking events and webinars; correspond with external/internal stakeholders and work with internal team on the coordination of PPTs and speeches
- Prepare signing of all financial and legal contracts and agreements on behalf of the CEO
- Coordinate preparations for CEO’s season’s greetings and Lunar New Year messages (staff holiday card, ecard, staff communication, social media, videos)
- Provide support to the GUS Canada senior executive team as required
- Complete special research projects as directed
- Maintain a well-organized filing and back-up system
Position Requirements
To be successful in the Executive Assistant position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of 5 years administrative work experience
- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Proven business writing skills, proficiency in wording, tone, grammar, and punctuation
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and ability to design PowerPoint presentations
Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy and sincerity
- Ability to build harmonious working relationships with co-workers and clients
- Superior organizational skills
- Maintains a calm and professional demeanor
- Proven self-starter and problem solver
- Must be deadline driven and goal-oriented, performs duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision
- A positive attitude
- Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion; protecting confidential information is a must
Other Requirements:
- Multi-tasking skills given the often distractions to work flow
- Understanding of government and ministry and experience working with government partners, agents
- Understanding of working with various stakeholders
- Understanding of delegations: receptions, protocol pieces and culture
- Occasional travel required
- Flexible hours
Posted on June 4, 2021.