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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Laboratory Supervisor, MathematicsPosting Number 02264SALocation New Westminster/Coquitlam CampusGrade or Pay Level S - Pay Level 16Salary Range $60,006 annually (with wage increments to a max of $68,588 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.Position Type Support Staff - TemporaryPosting Type Internal/ExternalRegular/Temporary TemporaryEmployment Type Full-TimePosting Category StaffStart Date 08/06/2024End Date 08/15/2025Day of the Week Mondays to FridaysShift Shift days and times may change depending on Department needs.Work ArrangementsThis temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting August 6, 2024. Regular hours of work are scheduled Mondays to Fridays between 8:30 am - 6:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's needs. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule may be considered, subject to the terms of College Policy.What Douglas OffersDO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.The RoleTo coordinate the operational and educational activities in the Mathematics Labs, ensuring that such activities complement the pedagogical objectives of the Department's curricula, and to provide mathematics tutorial assistance, evaluation and supervision of students and Mathematics Lab Facilitators in the Mathematics Labs. Provides client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.Responsibilities1. Performs all duties of a Mathematics Lab Facilitator as required.2. Supervises Math Lab Facilitatorsa. Hires, trains, and evaluates Mathematics Lab Facilitators in accordance with the collective agreement and procedures established by the Dean.b. Coordinates and approves Mathematics Lab Facilitator staffing levels including vacation, professional development, etc. in accordance with the collective agreement.c. Works with the Chair to build tutorial and open lab schedules for Mathematics Lab Facilitators that are in accordance with the collective agreement and established practice.d. Establishes and monitors work practices and applies the collective agreement to daily decision making, based on established practices.e. Oversees day-to day operations of the Mathematics Labs.f. Plans staff orientation.3. Works with the Dean and faculty to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Mathematics Labsa. Coordinates Mathematics lab activities to meet the requirements of course objectives as established by curricular approval processes.b. Works with the Dean and Chair to ensure open Mathematics Lab Hours and scheduled activities meet the requirements of course objectives as established by curricular approval processes.c. Makes recommendations to the Chair with respect to ongoing curricular activities in the Mathematics labs and proposes new activities.d. Demonstrates leadership with respect to the design and implementation of innovative lab activities, subject to the curricular approval of the Mathematics faculty.e. Prepares materials for communication of Mathematics Lab schedules and activities for the information of students, staff and faculty.f. Schedules Mathematics Lab Facilitators to inform students about the Mathematics Lab facilities both in class and during the new student orientation week.g. Updates open Mathematics Lab Hours and the contact information of Mathematics Lab Facilitators on the College website.4. Coordinates a variety of operational/administrative functions in support of the laboratory operation.a. Maintains records related to work schedules, vacation, professional development and auxiliary staffing.b. Develops and maintains a variety of statistics and generates statistical reports related to Math Lab and mathematics tutorial issues and communicates this data to the Dean and Chair.c. Ensures that procedures are in place for student access to calculators and computers in the Mathematics Labs and ensures that equipment is in good working order.d. Ensures that mathematics resources for students (including textbooks, answer keys and other archived materials) are organized and accessible.e. Makes requests for capital budget items as needed to support Mathematics Lab operations.f. Monitors and purchases consumables.5. Performs other duties as required.a. Schedules Mathematics Lab Facilitators to help faculty invigilate exams as required while ensuring the Mathematics Labs are adequately staffed.b. Accesses Banner to extract contact information of students to remind them to return overdue items borrowed from the Mathematics Labs.To Be Successful in this Role You Will NeedGood working knowledge of the English language (verbal and written).Bachelor of Arts or Science in Mathematics from a recognized post-secondary educational institution. Some Graduate level study in Mathematics or Education is preferred.At least 2 years of experience teaching college-level mathematics to groups of students.Demonstrated ability to effectively convey mathematics problem solving techniques to post secondary students.Working knowledge of current mathematics software and graphing technology.Demonstrated ability to maintain current knowledge in the field of post-secondary Mathematics education.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in writing, in person or on the telephone with faculty, students, staff, and administrators, as well as maintain good working relations with other employees.Strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty and administrators.Proven ability to develop and implement procedures and documentation.Proven ability to recognize, analyze and resolve problems.Demonstrated supervisory skills; organizational skills, proven ability to plan, schedule work flow and schedule, train and motivate employees; ability to work in an ever-changing environment.Supervising in a unionized environment would be an assetLink to Full Position ProfileEquity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.Needs a Criminal Records Check NoPosting Detail InformationOpen Date 07/17/2024Close Date 07/24/2024Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantInterested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by July 24th. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDouglas College
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