Instructional Support Coordinator - Limited Term

ontariotechu•Oshawa, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves Nuclear-specific professional development programming offered by the Continuous Learning unit in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, through its Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering at Ontario Tech University. It reports to the Director, Continuous Learning, and provides instructional support for the highly regulated Advanced Operations Overview for Managers (AOOM) program and for any other nuclear training programs offered by Ontario Tech, Continuous Learning. Additionally, this role supports specific professional development programming within Continuous Learning.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent communication skill to be able to interface efficiently with Nuclear Engineering Training instructors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience in Office, Adobe, Photoshop and similar tools to be able to edit material provided by instructors
Demonstrated experience with learning technologies, including learning management systems, where necessary to support instructors
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Ability to identify stakeholder needs and opportunities within a highly regulated industry
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing and presentation skills, effective interpersonal skills, discretion, judgement, tact and diplomacy

Responsibilities

Consultation with instructors before, during and after the course is offered
Preparation and updating of program materials
Responsible for technical accuracy of lecture notes, as verified by the supervisor and assisted by the instructor
Coordination of printing and distribution of program materials which includes quality assurance and accuracy with delivery in a timely manner
Providing direct support of instructors through communications, material creation and organization, and during classes. This includes attending all classes/lectures to document course material for learners, keeping track of the schedule being observed and suggesting changes if needed
Providing support with assessments, as requested by instructors/facilitators. This includes assisting instructors in preparing tests and assignments, marking and preparing statistics regarding grade distribution and sending tests back to participants
Uploading and administration of tests
Answering questions submitted in chat during the test
Tracking test marks, and discussing problem areas/questions with instructors that should be included in the test review
Writing textbooks or other materials(sometimes based on transcription of oral lectures) for each assigned training course based on previous videos or material prepared by the instructors. This might require preparing a draft and revising based on feedback, comments and needed changes according to the instructors’ indications
Managing and proper handling of confidential and proprietary materials
Coordinating with the instructors and/or the Director of Industry training associated with the program/course
Participating in meetings with industry partners and providing input to determine needs and formats and timing of new training courses to be offered
Support new course creation as required, including badging micro-credentials where applicable
Other duties as required