Open Education is an educational movement grounded in the principle that knowledge is a public good. It advocates for the use of open licenses, open practices, technologies, and collaboration to expand access to learning worldwide. Open education enhances access to learning and knowledge by reducing barriers.
The Open Education Coordinator will be a member of the Open Education Team responsible for delivering a university-wide open education program and supporting the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative. Reporting to the University Librarian, this role works collaboratively with the Scholarly Communications & Copyright Librarian and the Learning Specialist (Curriculum and Assessment) to build on previous open education initiatives and programming.
The Open Education Coordinator works on projects and duties related to awareness building and campus engagement for open education and ZTC at the institution (such as Open Education Week). This role assists in answering general open education questions from faculty, staff, administration, and students when appropriate or referring to another member of the OE Team. This position will assist with the coordination of internal funding opportunities including hosting information sessions, arranging student contracts, processing student timesheets, and providing project support. The incumbent will complete administrative tasks including arranging Open Education Working Group meetings, ZTC activities, promotion and marketing of open education, as well as website support. The successful candidate may also develop relevant resources such as reports, assist with consultations and grant writing, and support the implementation of UFV’s Open Education Strategy at various levels. Open education project level support and training for UFV community members (e.g. using Pressbooks or other open content platforms) may also be required.
This position is based on the Abbotsford campus and travel between campuses may be required.
- Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an area of business, project management, library and information studies, or publishing from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Three (3) years of related experience. A certificate in office management or any area above and five (5) years related experience may be considered.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Creative Suite Cloud.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercising good judgement, flexibility, and initiative.
- Well-developed customer service skills including the ability to deal sensitively, effectively, and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other professional groups as well as the public.
- Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time-management, organization, event and project planning, coordination, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to successfully recognize, analyze and resolve problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory, project management, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing a budget an asset.
- Superior ability to exercise judgment, maintain a high degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
- Writing for the web and experience with social media an asset.
- Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization, decolonization and accessibility.
- Knowledge of open education is an asset.
- Knowledge of Creative Commons Licensing and copyright basics an asset.
- Knowledge of UFV and BC Post-Secondary system an asset.
- Experience with Pressbooks, institutional repositories, and other technologies an asset.
- Experience with LibGuides, learning management systems, and/or open badging an asset.
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
