University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: September 6th, 2024 at 4:00 PM

INTEGRATED HEALTH INITIATIVE (PROMISE PARTNERSHIP)
The Promise Partnership, an outreach initiative of the Integrated Health Initiative, is dedicated to assisting children and youth in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. In this program, UNB students act as mentors and tutors in nearby schools and community centres, concentrating on enhancing literacy, numeracy, and digital competencies for students from K-12. Annually, our programs offer over 125 volunteer opportunities, providing valuable academic support to local youth.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | (1-year) Term | Moncton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel required between Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton.
• Must be able to travel daily to other sites and transport materials.

Salary Range: $53,301 - $72,644 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Managing Director, Promise Partnership, the Project Expansion Coordinator will oversee the growth and development of the Promise Partnership project in Moncton, while concurrently managing and enhancing local elementary or middle school mentorship programs there. This position will also work closely with NBCC staff.

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Promise Partnership's expansion into Moncton, NB along with the Promise Partnership Managing Director and Curriculum Developer.
• Collaborate with Moncton stakeholders to develop strategies for successful implementation and sustainability of the expansion efforts.
• Build solid relationships with related Moncton schools and other post-secondary institutions
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community schools, educators, and external partners to foster collaboration and resource sharing.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration with other community-based programs to enhance support services for program participants.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of elementary and/or middle school mentoring programs, ensuring smooth functioning and alignment with program objectives.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and logistical arrangements to facilitate effective program delivery.
• Manage logistical tasks such as budgeting, transportation arrangements, food provision, billing procedures, and other administrative duties to support program activities.
• Coordinate post-secondary mentors and staff-student coordinators to deliver the program at the determined school site.
• Recruit, interview, train, supervise, and support hired post-secondary student coordinators involved in program delivery (staff).
• Facilitate the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of post-secondary students serving as tutors/mentors within the program.
• Design and implement training opportunities for post-secondary student mentors/tutors to address identified needs and enhance program effectiveness.
• Provide support to the Managing Director and Curriculum Developer in program evaluation efforts, particularly in assessing program impact and identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Contribute insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making related to digital literacy initiatives and potential expansion efforts in other regions of the province.
• Evaluate and update program to become more effective for subsequent sessions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, community development, or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in project management, community engagement and educational program coordination.

Additional Strengths

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management is an asset.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of digital literacy initiatives and educational equality principles.
• Experience with program evaluation and growth strategies.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the unique needs of diverse communities and comfortable in establishing new relationships across ecosystems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is a strong asset but is not required.