Part Time - Inclusion Education Coordinator - #113771

CLOSING: April 26, 2024

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary:

The Inclusion Education Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating administrative tasks associated with Peer Mentor + services, specifically the Deaf Inclusion programs, which create community-based programming for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and students looking to improve and practice American Sign Language (ASL) skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the day-to-day operations of the Deaf Inclusion programs, both in-person and online, including scheduling of peer mentor hours, allocation of work and coordination of programming, activities, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
  
• Tracks peer mentor attendance, hours for payroll, and employee contracts for 3-4 peer mentors.
  
• Organizes and assists in the scheduling, planning, and facilitation of meetings, activities, and events.
  
• Addresses student issues and make appropriate referrals.
  
• Oversees ongoing recruitment, hiring and guidance of peer mentors.
  
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using multiple platforms including email, MS Teams, LMS, and social media.
  
• Coordinates in-class presentations and workshops.
  
• Assists in the planning and organization of mandatory PD trainings and training materials.
  
• Collects and tracks usage data.
  
• Organizes the Peer Mentor + spaces and ensures marketing materials are up to date.
  
• Other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Three-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years working in a student service-related position.
  
• Fluency in ASL is required.
  
• Direct experience working with persons with disabilities and lived experience as a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community is required.
  
• Experience organizing and overseeing peer-to peer initiatives / programs.

Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated skills in the use of Excel, Learning Management Systems, MS Teams and other online platforms for tracking and communication purposes.
  
• Knowledge of accessibility and anti-oppressive practices and commitment to creating inclusive student spaces
  
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
  
• Creative problem-solving skills and a solution-focused mindset; excellent self-awareness.
  
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to address programming and student needs.
  
• Able to travel between campuses.
  
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and teamwork skills at a professional level.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component. ASL Interpreters will be provided for interviews.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• First consideration will be provided to regular part time (RPT) support staff in accordance with the part time Support Staff Collective Agreement.
• GBC employees please use https://adfs.georgebrown.ca/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [email protected] confidentially.