Legal Assistant/Paralegal Curriculum Developer Job at Sprott Shaw College

Sprott Shaw College Burnaby, BC

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Reporting to the Director of Curriculum Services, the Curriculum Developer collaborates with the Education Department to develop, revise and improve Sprott Shaw College’s program curriculum.

Responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop curriculum, including: ​Establish program/course objectives (and/or learning outcomes)

Assist in the selection of textbooks, other written materials, and other information sources and technology
Create curricular materials using SSC templates and follow SSC policies, procedures, and educational standards that may include course outlines, lesson plans, and course overviews, assessments/quizzes, projects and assignments, presentation materials (e.g. slide presentations), and other handouts and documentation required for courses.
In all development, be familiar and cognizant of its impact on various systems, including SSC databases, learning platforms, compliance and regulatory agencies, and policies and procedures

  • To assist in curriculum development, may be asked to analyze​labor market information and incorporate research and development into the completion of the curriculum
  • Communicate, as requested, with the Director of Curriculum Services, other staff within the Education Department, and in collaboration with other staff, such as other course developers
  • Participate and support instructors and other campus staff, where applicable
  • Participate in information sessions and other methods with admissions representatives, program advisory committee meetings, and other stakeholders
  • Ensure standardization of all teaching materials, delivery platforms, and operational delivery in consultation with the Education Department
  • Submit all course materials and other curricular documents for approval, including all-new curriculum and revisions for placement in the college’s systems, including permanent storage, relevant platforms, and our learning management system (G2) – including updating and building courses in the LMS.
  • Develop and contribute to a strategy of utilizing all resources (including electronic resources) that publishers provide to Sprott Shaw and its students to maximize the investment
  • In conjunction with the Director of Curriculum Services, act as a liaison with external governing bodies and professional associations that may be related to the program being developed

Performing other related duties as required

OBJECTIVES

  • Ensure that Sprott Shaw provides the most current and cutting-edge education to its students
  • Ensure that learning outcomes continue to meet with changing community, industry, and workplace needs
  • Adhere to external governing bodies’ guidelines and regulations
  • Serve as a resource for instructors
  • Meet timelines and standards to ensure course delivery on schedule

Qualifications and Education:

  • Minimum of degree, diploma, or equivalent in the industry/field for which the program is being offered
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in the field of study; experience as an instructor is an asset, including familiarity with private college education delivery
  • Education/training in Adult Education (e.g. instruction, curriculum design)
  • Understand the theories and processes of instructional design for adult learners
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and practices related to curriculum
  • Knowledge of leading-edge educational technologies. i.e. distance learning platforms, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, publishers, other educational institutions, regulatory bodies, employer groups, and the community at large

Skills:

  • Excellent computer skills
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Project Management
  • Coaching skills

Competencies:

Accountability | Strategic Thinking | Leadership | Network and Relationship Building | Decision Making | Problem Solving | Negotiation | Service Orientation | Teamwork | Planning and Organizing | Communication

Values:

Community | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Respect | Results Oriented

What we offer

  • Reimbursement of Practicing license or Professional Association Membership fees
  • Tuition discount for Spouse and Children
  • Long Service Awards Program
  • Employer-paid training such as Indigenous Awareness and LGBTQ2+
  • Reimbursement of tuition costs for attaining Adult Education Credential.
  • Disability and Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Extended health care (Dental, Vision, paramedical)
  • Flexible schedule, work-life work life balance
  • Eligible to participate in a Registered Retired Savings Plan and the Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
  • 5 sick and 2 personal leave days a year for full-time employees
  • Education and Training allowance

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Sprott Shaw College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity,

CLOSING DETAILS

  • Application Process: Please apply with a cover letter and resume on this site.
  • Application Deadline: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have in adult education?
  • Do you have experience with learning technologies (ex. Moodle)?

Experience:

  • post-secondary curriculum design: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC




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