Coordinator, Digital Design and Development
About the role
Posting Number
Posting Number
F1568
Position Information
Division
Faculty of Arts, Science & Management
Department
Digital Design & Development
Supervisor Title
Dean, Arts, Science & Management
Location
Comox Valley(CV)
Posting Type
Internal Only Posting
Position Status
Sessional
If Others, please specify
New Position or Replacement?
New
Position End Date (if temporary)
08/27/2027
Desired Start Date
08/31/2026
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
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25%
Pay Grade
The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.
Position Summary
The Digital Design and Development program has a vacancy for a Coordinator whose responsibilities will include independently handling routine administrative matters related to the program.
The Program Coordinator is involved in establishing policies, identifying and developing external contacts, providing day-to-day work leadership and ensuring departmental participation in the hiring process. In addition, the Coordinator makes recommendations on vacations and short-term leaves of absence, advises students and the public on the nature and scope of the program area, participates in student recruitment, and supports quality-assurance initiatives.
The Coordinator is responsible for liaising with program partner institutions and managing the day-to-day operations of the programs in consultation with the Department Chair and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Science & Management. The Program Coordinator provides up-to-date information to prospective and continuing students. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development of program-related policy, communicating priorities to program faculty, planning the workload, attending coordinator meetings with other post-secondary partner institutions, and performing additional duties as required.
Position Competencies
Candidates should consider that the following competencies are necessary for the successful performance of the duties and responsibilities:
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Collaborative skills and the ability to build a team environment and support change management.
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Ability to foster a collegial, positive, student-centered working environment that supports learning for students, faculty and staff.
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Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities including the ability to provide educational leadership to a diverse department/school as well as collaborate across departments/schools.
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Experience and interest in program design, development, delivery and evaluation within a post-secondary environment.
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Knowledge of and/or interest in financial management practices, including budgeting and expenditure control.
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Knowledge of and/or interest in human resource management practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Collaborates with program faculty to maintain a safe and supportive environment for students and instructors
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Supports internal and external reporting as required.
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Supports scheduling of courses and development of work assignments for program faculty.
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Provides guidance to students in identifying suitable career pathways based on their individual aspirations.
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Establishes meaningful connections with student advisors to support program-specific advising.
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Maintains effective communication with interested parties, including faculty, staff, and external partners, to foster collaboration and promote program success.
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Collaborates with high school recruiters and marketing professionals to increase program visibility and attract prospective students.
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Develops and cultivates relationships with professionals in the community in consideration of program quality assurance initiatives.
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Ensures Indigenization practices are incorporated into program planning and curriculum development.
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Provides support to students experiencing challenges and helps promote well-being.
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Coordinates work placement opportunities as necessary.
Required Education & Experience
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A Master’s degree in a related field;
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Demonstrated relevant teaching excellence in a post-secondary setting;
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Related professional experience
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
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Knowledgeable and skilled in current web project management tools;
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Fluent with current project management methods;
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Experienced and fluent with current web design and development technology and tools such as HTML5, CSS3, CMS, web programming and databases;
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Excellent communication skills and positive team management experience;
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Successfully managing team-based web projects from start to completion would be an asset.
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Positive track record in customer and contractor relationship management would be an asset.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Posting Detail Information
Posting Open Date
04/22/2026
Posting Close Date
05/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No