Nova Scotia Community College

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Manager, NSCC International and the Manager, International Learning (outbound), the Project Coordinator, NSCC International will be responsible for:

Coordination of multiple activities of externally funded technical assistance projects and international learning programs for students and employees. Activities include relationship building, communication and collaboration with international stakeholders, international partners and funding agencies, project planning, event planning, budgeting, implementation, problem solving, proposal writing, financial and narrative report preparation.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a 2-year community college diploma in a related discipline such as business, engineering, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience.
• Experience with international initiatives, as well as proposal development and project management experience would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation
• You have experience supporting/providing services to students and prospective students

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in project coordination related to international initiatives, programs and projects)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to events, logistics, budgeting, financial and narrative reporting
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to Canadian and international funding agency requirements)
• You have strong project management skills in relationship management, communications, planning, and financial and narrative reporting
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in project quality and results-based management
• You are dedicated to life-long learning in a rapidly evolving field of international education and international project management

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

• Ivany Campus

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR & Talent Consultant, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.