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Centres for Adult LearningFull Time, Regular
Brandon, MB
Comp #09-25/26
Salary: $79,001.00 to $103,110.00 annually ($41.91 to $54.70 hourly)
Classification: Education Administration Consultant (EAC)
For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable thriving workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: creativity, collaboration, and courage.
Position Overview:
The Principal of the Centre for Adult Learning provides integrated leadership across faculty supervision and direct student support, ensuring the delivery of exceptional learning experiences that reflect the diverse needs of adult learners in Manitoba. Currently the College has two campus-based centres, one in Dauphin and one in Brandon, as well as centres in rural and remote communities. This position combines faculty leadership and program administration with student advising, engagement, and crisis support.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership and Faculty Support
- Provide leadership and supervision to teaching staff, including onboarding, coaching, evaluation, and professional development.
- Support high-quality instruction rooted in adult learning principles and responsive to learner needs.
- Facilitate collaborative instructional planning, curriculum adaptation, and resource development.
- Promote an inclusive and accountable team culture that aligns with the college’s values and vision.
Program Administration
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Adult Learning Centre, including program planning, student recruitment, scheduling, registration oversight, attendance, and reporting.
- Ensure accurate data collection and submission for learner tracking, funding, and outcome reporting.
- Build strong relationships with internal departments and external partners to support program sustainability and growth.
- Contribute to strategic planning, community engagement, and program renewal efforts.
Student Advising and Support
- Provide personalized advising to learners on academic planning, accessibility, goal setting, transitions, and life barriers for complex advising and oversees general advising and registration support services.
Crisis Response and Student Wellbeing
- Serve as the primary first responder for student wellness concerns, mental health issues, or behavioural challenges.
- Coordinate with internal and external supports to ensure timely, compassionate, and appropriate intervention.
Institutional Participation and Leadership
- Actively contribute to internal committees and working groups, including those focused on accessibility, Indigenous education, wellness, safety, and learning innovation.
- Participate in SSA team meetings to inform cross-campus strategy, share student success trends, and collaborate on early intervention approaches.
Strategic Alignment and Community Engagement
- Represent the ALC at college-wide events, student recruitment initiatives, and community engagement opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with local schools, employers, and community organizations to support learner pathways.
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field is desired
- Valid Manitoba teaching certification is required
- Additional training in adult education, advising, or trauma-informed practice is considered an asset.
Commitment to Diversity:
Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.
Why Join Us?
Working Together:
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.
Growing Together:
We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.
Forward Together:
As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba
Our Principles for Continued Success:
- Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
- Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
- Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to careers@assiniboine.net. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204.725.8729.
This competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Please see visit our careers website at www.assiniboine.net/careers to view the job description for full details about this position.
