Flexible and Digital Pathway Specialist

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Flexible and Digital Pathway Specialist

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

15 Mar 2024

Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Curriculum & Instruction Services

School

Academic Excellence

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by
NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our
Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

Please
note: This is an internal competition limited to current NAIT staff.

 

Reporting
to the Director, Academic Excellence, this specialized position serves as the
key development resource and implementation expert for microcredential
programming and assessment. This individual collaborates extensively with
colleagues and stakeholders at multiple levels and across the institute to
provide both direct support and thought leadership to programs seeking to
incorporate microcredentials. An understanding of educational foundations such
as demonstrating mastery through multiple forms of assessment at a personalized
pace, development of outcomes and competency-based education, and especially
the development of reliable and valid student assessment tools appropriate to
specific subject matter and workplace practice.

 

 

Key
Accountabilities:

• Leads,
  supports, and collaborates toward, as appropriate, the development and
  assessment of microcredential programming
• Provides
  expertise on best practices in competency-based education development,
  assessment, and microcredentialing.
• Fosters
  change through expert influence in a diverse organization while working with
  leadership and functional managers to advise on microcredential education
  strategy and initiatives.
• Develops
  strategic partnerships with faculty, staff and administrators to design,
  develop, and facilitate implementation of microcredential education systems in
  selected credit and non-credit programs.
• Provides
  direct support and assistance to program administrators, faculty, and
  instructional designers in the development of microcredentials
• Researches,
  develops, and/or recommends acquisition of assessment methods and instruments
  to provide valid and reliable assessment of student competencies.
• Provides
  input on the overall direction and long-term strategic vision for the ongoing
  design, development, and evaluation of microcredential education programs.
  Fosters
  relationships with other institutions, industry, and stakeholder groups and
  facilitates focus groups and information gathering sessions

 

Skills
& Abilities:

• Advanced
  technology user, including standard office applications and specialized
  learning technologies such as learning management systems, student information
  systems, web-conferencing, and content development tools.
• Teaching
  experience in online and/or face-to-face learning environments.

 

Qualifications:

• A
  minimum of a diploma in the field of Education is required.
  A
  Bachelors Degree or Masters – Adult education, educational technology and/or
  curriculum development would be an asset.
  A
  graduate degree in another field with extensive related experience would also
  be considered.
  5
  years of relevant experience.
  Strong
  track record of program and assessment development in a post-secondary or
  formal workplace role.

 

Remuneration: $ 77,938.12
– $ 104,496.86 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Advisor/Specialist III).                                                 

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Collective Agreement.                  

Please submit a resume and cover letter
to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About
NAIT

At
NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13
consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work
culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest
asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At
NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of
students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects
our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and
accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a
proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at
Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to
advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We
especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black
and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,
immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What
we offer

We’ve
created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional
and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT
is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may
request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,
including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the
two. 

Employees
also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas
and New Year’s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual
all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Additional
requirements

Applicants
with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them
previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education
Services or the International Qualifications Assessment
Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT
is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are
contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact
us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please
contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We
thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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