Status:

Ongoing Position

Location:

Slave Lake

Competition #:

NLC-2226

Open To:

Internal Applicants

Date Posted:

August 5, 2025

Closing Date:

August 12, 2025 - 11:59pm

Job Start Date:

August 18, 2025

Compensation Rate:

$70,968 to $109,524 per year

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Coordinator, Early Learning and Child Care and Educational Assistant Programs

Salary: $70,968 to $109,524 per year
Location: Slave Lake
August 18, 2025 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• Completed graduate degree, preferred; However, a combination of education and experience may be considered;
• 3 years’ experience in a post-secondary setting;
• 5 years’ experience in online education;
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check;
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

Additional Requirements:

• Class 5 Driver’s License

Nature and Scope of Work

This incumbent will support teaching and learning in the Early Learning and Child Care and Educational Assistant programs by:

• Mentoring and supporting programs and faculty;
• Program advising for students;
• Instruction of courses, as necessary;
• Additional programming and operational support duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program planning

• Research and assist other faculty with selection of appropriate course content, textbooks, and resources;
• Work with Admissions staff to recruit and orientate new students;
• Work with professional associations as required to support quality of programs;
• Maintain student academic records.

Administrative

• Advise applicants and students with accurate and timely information regarding courses and programs;
• In collaboration with instructional faculty, organize and facilitate student orientation;
• Coordinate administration of course or program withdrawals and registrations;
• Submit marks to Student Records, as required;
• Organize annual Program Advisory Committee meetings;
• Assist in the scheduling of courses for students.

Mentoring and support of programs, staff and faculty

• Research and share resources designed to enhance teaching and learning;
• Foster and support instructional best practices;
• Review course outlines for currency, and appropriate outcomes;
• Consult with faculty as required regarding curriculum redesign;
• Collaborate with instructional faculty to ensure course content meets quality standards;
• Stay current with institutional practice and maintain open dialogue with instructors.

Program advising for all students

• Student recruitment;
• Consult and communicate with faculty around student issues;
• Assist students in overcoming barriers to learning;
• Know student rights and responsibilities;
• Support student performance and/or behavior interventions, as required;
• Facilitate completion planning process;
• Assist students with resolution of academic concerns;
• Act as a resource for students experiencing challenges;
• Advocate on behalf of students;
• Monitor student progress;
  • identify and assist students experiencing challenges

Instruction of courses, as necessary

• Deliver, assess and develop effective curriculum and instruction which meets the needs of diverse and distance students;
• Inform students of expectations, adapt instructional strategies to meet students’ needs and utilize online educational technologies, as appropriate;
• Promote a safe and respectful learning environment.

Promote and adhere to College values

• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Ensure security of personal student records (e.g. student files, grade records);
• Keep student information confidential;
• Act in accordance with FOIP regulations;
• Act in accordance with NLC Mission Statement;
• Adhere to College Policies and Procedures;
• Participate in Professional Development;
• Participate in seminars, workshops and courses;
• Recruitment and admission of students in cooperation with Registrar’s Office.

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2226 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: August 12, 2025

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.