Part-time Field Placement Liaison - Education Programs

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Note: This is a regular part-time position (up to 24 hours per week). This competition is open to external applicants and all employees of Fanshawe College; however, applications from Regular Part-time (RPT) members of the Part-time Support Staff bargaining unit will be given first consideration.

Duties:  Reporting to the Associate Dean and under the general direction of the Coordinator for Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Educational Support (EDS) programs at Fanshawe’s Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus, the Field Placement Liaison will support students, instructors, placement supervisors, and placement agencies for these programs as it relates to placement.

Duties may include:

• Work with coordinators to arrange placements according to program requirements
• Proactively engage with placement agencies, schools & school boards, child care centres, and businesses, both locally and across the Province, regarding placement opportunities; maintains an ongoing relationships and explores opportunities to generate new client activity and placements
• Ensures all placements meet professional and diploma/certificate requirements for the students
• Completes all health and safety and placement preparation with the students in advance of the placement dates including placement clearance
• Provides knowledgeable answers to questions about placements and program requirements to prospective students
• Provides guidance, expectations, and direction to mentors and preceptors within the placement agency about how to lead or support Fanshawe students
• Responds to placement agency/organization inquiries, issues, or concerns by gathering all available facts and outlining College policies and procedures to ensure that the agency/organization is satisfied with the response or is directed to the appropriate person for follow-up
• Collaborates with others at the College to ensure that a current Affiliation Agreement is in place with all agencies prior to the placement start dates
• Provides support in the preparation of program ensuring that all materials/handouts are available (class lists, instructions, manuals, supplies, etc.) for course start-up and updating registers and ensuring that required materials are available throughout the duration of the course
• Maintains efficient office systems including electronic documentation storage and an up-to-date procedure manual(s)
• Provides administrative support to faculty teaching these programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a field related to Education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a related field in one or both ECE and EDS.  Experience teaching in the field is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
• Demonstrated problem-solving, interpersonal, and customer service skills, along with excellent written and verbal communications and the ability to speak with both large and small groups
• Ability to work with multiple and often competing deadlines, as well as establishing priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to meeting competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment and under high volume/pressure situations in a collaborative and conciliatory way
• Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills

Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.