Faculty Coordinator - Opticianry Program Coordinator

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$71,846.00 - $115,129.00 per annum. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
The Department of Vision and Hearing Technology in the Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a Coordinator for their Opticianry Diploma Program.
WHO WE ARE
Do 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 degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
Requirements for the role are:

• a current License as an Optician/Contact Lens Fitter in good standing with the College of Opticians of British Columbia with certification in Automated Refraction;
• experience teaching in clinical, classroom and/or laboratory settings in an Opticianry related program or equivalent;
• at least five years of broad and current clinical experience that includes a sound foundation in Opticianry;
• curriculum development/maintenance experience/expertise;
• effective interpersonal skills, initiative and creativity;
• self-directedness and strong work ethic;
• ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to team activities;
• demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and to work independently on projects; and
• strong verbal and written communication skills.

The primary functions of the Opticianry Program Coordinator are to:

• To coordinate all aspects of the OPTI Program administrative (admissions and graduating) requirements.
• To support selection of qualified faculty and staff to deliver courses in the program and to provide administrative support to these faculty and staff.
• To promote the OPTI Program in the community in order to recruit students.
• To maintain and liaise with the OPTI Program Advisory Committee ( PAC ).

The job duties and tasks include:

• Administration:

• Admissions: read and follow-up on OPTI applications and reference letters; apply selection criteria to determine acceptance of applicants to the program.
• Work with the Vision and Hearing Technologies ( VAHT ) Chair to support preparation of departmental capital budget requests.
• Prepare and monitor the OPTI operating budget, authorizing honoraria and purchases of supplies within that budget in order to support program course offerings.
• Schedule OPTI courses and exams as needed.
• Order textbooks for OPTI courses in consultation with the faculty who will be teaching these courses.
• Assign faculty to teach OPTI courses according to contractual obligations as defined in the Collective Agreement.
• Ensure evaluations for faculty, staff and courses are conducted regularly and changes are initiated as required.
• Ensure effective communication with the Dean and other College administrators, including submission of required reports on a timely basis.
• Liaise with accrediting bodies to maintain program accreditation requirements, including preparation of accreditation reports.
• Attend annual meetings or national and provincial accrediting and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Other related duties and/or special studies as required by the Dean.

• Marketing/Promotion:

• Ensure that calendar copy, web site, program brochures and all other advertising material related to the OPTI program are kept accurate and up to date.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Office ( MCO ) to develop and distribute brochures and posters for promotion of the program.
• Collaborate with the VAHT Chair and HEAR Coordinator on departmental marketing initiatives and promotion events.
• Connect with appropriate members of the community to enhance and promote the program.
• Ensure that faculty and staff in Science & Technology who engage in outreach activities are up-to-date on the program and have materials to distribute at their outreach sessions as appropriate.
• Attend College Info sessions to promote the program, or arrange for other faculty or staff to attend the info sessions.
• Respond to student queries (phone/email) about the program requirements and benefits.
• Attend local conferences where appropriate to promote the program.

• Student Support:

• Respond to student queries about the program and its requirements.
• Deal with questions and concerns from students in the program, and refer students to the Dean where necessary.
• Organize and promote Alumni events.

• Advisory Committee:

• Organize regular meetings of the OPTI PAC in accordance with College Policy to report on program status and initiatives and solicit advice for program maintenance and improvement.
• Communicate updates to the advisory committee as needed throughout the year.
• Recruit new members to the advisory committee as needed.

• Program support:

• Ensure curriculum guidelines for courses are current and changes proceed through the governance process.
• Update and make revisions to the program (including possible development of new courses) as needed to maintain currency and program accreditation.

Additional Information
The two-year Opticianry Diploma Program provides students with the experience and skills needed to become licensed Dispensing Opticians.

This limited-term faculty coordinator position will run from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, with possible extension to July 31, 2028. The position carries a 2.5-section time release for the 25/26 academic year.
Posting Number 00674F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Opticianry Program Coordinator Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 End Date 07/31/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 02/28/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Only qualified internal applicants will be considered for this position. Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 14, 2025.

Please ensure your application documents clearly show how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
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