Assessment Specialist

Library Services

Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

This competition may be used to establish a 12 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation, and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.

We seek diversity in our workplace, Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Assessment Services, the Assessment Specialist (ASP) leads Assessment Services operations and development activity. The ASP is part of the College's strategic response to increasing student success across all college programs. The ASP works to increase student academic readiness and creates entrance systems that assist students in evaluating their academic skills in order to make informed program selections.

The ASP leads cross-college collaborative teams to identify solutions for academic readiness needs; leads Assessment Services staff, contractors and vendors in the development, testing and implementation of college readiness assessment systems; oversees the facilitation, record keeping and communication activities related to day-to-day RRC admissions and diagnostic testing; and coordinates effective communications regarding assessment practices with the broader RRC community and external stakeholder groups.

The ASP ensures all assessment systems are aligned with best practices in assessment creation, facilitation and interpretation, and creates programming that aligns with adult learning theory and research related to post-secondary success and retention.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in curricular or assessment development for senior years or adult education and training
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment theory
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Ability to work with the multiple needs of divergent groups
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group setting
• Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Assets:

• Experience leading teams and/or projects

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to work overtime

Competition Number: 2019-319

Closing Date: January 10, 2020

Salary: $51,954 - $71,132 per annum

Position Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Position Type: Full-Time Position Available

Apply by email to humanresources@rrc.ca