Education Director

Work setting

• Social service agency or group home
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Manage contracts
• Plan, develop and implement communication strategies
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Working groups
• Committees
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Secondary school education
• College and university education
• Adult education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program