Agriculture Continuing Education Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

As a global leader in student-managed learning opportunities, we are committed to developing leaders at Lakeland College. It's something we excel at because of our exceptional team. Their passion and commitment to academic excellence, innovation and achievement is what sets Lakeland apart, as an educator and an employer. Join our team and be part of helping our students take the lead not only into the future, but today.

The School of Agriculture Sciences is seeking a motivated and experienced Continuing Education Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing continuing education programs in agriculture sciences. This role involves working closely with faculty, industry experts, and participants to ensure the delivery of effective and relevant educational content.

As a global leader in student-managed learning opportunities, we are committed to developing leaders at Lakeland College. It's something we excel at because of our exceptional team. Their passion and commitment to academic excellence, innovation and achievement is what sets Lakeland apart, as an educator and an employer. Join our team and be part of helping our students take the lead not only into the future, but today. Lakeland College serves over 6,400 students annually, with a strong emphasis on immersive, real-world experiences that prepare graduates for successful careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Design, develop, and implement continuing education programs in agriculture sciences, including workshops, seminars, webinars, micro-credentials and certificate courses.
• Coordination: Manage the logistics of continuing education programs, including scheduling, registration, venue arrangements, and materials preparation.
• Collaboration: Work with faculty, industry professionals, additional post-secondary institutions and stakeholders to identify educational needs and develop relevant content.
• Marketing: Promote continuing education programs through various channels, including social media, and partnerships with industry organizations.
• Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of programs through participant feedback and program metrics and make improvements as necessary.
• Budget Management: Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Job Requirements

• Preferably a diploma in an agriculture discipline or a related field.
• Experience in developing and delivering educational training programs.
• Knowledgeable and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable with social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and communication skills.

Keys to Your Success

• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain professional accountability.
• Goal Setting and Organization: Strong skills in setting goals, organizing tasks, and planning effectively.
• Positive Leadership: Demonstrates a positive attitude, can lead and inspire others, and is committed to collaboration.

Additional Information

This is a Full-time Permanent AUPE appointment on the Vermilion campus commencing as soon as possible. The current salary range is $56,402 to $71,078 per annum, forty-hour week, and includes a generous benefit package and pension plan.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found . All resumes are to be submitted electronically on our website

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.