Academic Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the instructional group on a day-to-day basis, including troubleshooting on academic issues
  
• Prepare course schedules for each term to ensure compliance with college documentation for programs and courses
• Supervise changes to instructor teaching hours and schedules and ensure accurate compensation for all such changes
• Ensure application and accurate interpretation of all college academic policies and procedures
• Oversee the preparation of classroom allocation documents and academic calendars for each term for all programs and courses
• Provide to instructors information and resources on student academic issues, such as tutoring requests and discipline procedures
• Provide support to instructors on technology-related issues (e.g. LMS, IT and database)
• Collaborate with Manager of Academic Quality on the development and ongoing maintenance of hybrid course materials
• Monitor the completion and submission of instructor documentation and student assessments
• Provide expertise and advice in the development, formulation, and review of the academic policy.
• Support and assist staff in the implementation and application of the College’s academic policies, procedures and practices.
• Provide advice and support in the areas of qualification, programme and course development and maintenance.
• Monitor and ensure the college meets the moderation requirements of external quality assurance and standards-setting bodies.
• Provide expert advice to, and support the activities of the college’s academic committees and forums.
• Provide expertise, advice and support in the implementation and application of the institute’s policies, procedures and practices in these areas:
• Development of new qualifications, programs of study and courses
• Amendments to already approved programs and courses
• Establishing and maintaining programs and course documentation
• Teaching and learning practices
• Assessment practices, including the moderation of assessment, both internal and external
• Provide leadership, expertise and guidance in the institute’s self-assessment practices and activities by:
• Advising staff in all areas of the institute, teaching and non-teaching, on approaches and practices in self-assessment
• Promoting best practice in self-assessment

Academic Coordinator Requirements and Qualifications:

• University undergraduate degree
• Experience teaching in a post-secondary institution
• Experience in educational administration, particularly scheduling, and supervision and support of faculty
• Work experience in a business environment strongly preferred
• Experience working with a learning management system (especially Moodle) preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with online/hybrid courses and programs
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty and administration
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as communication (written and oral), skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Capability and willingness to work in a matrix organization.
• Willingness to collaborate with different types of persons.