COORDINATOR, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (BAND LEVEL 7)

September 2, 2026

COORDINATOR, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (BAND LEVEL 7)

School of Social Work

(1-Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

Reporting to the Manager, Academic Programs, the Coordinator, Academic Programs will be involved in the operation of the School of Social Work's undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Duties include participating in and supporting various undergraduate and graduate program committees; coordinating undergraduate and graduate program admissions; responding to BSW, MSW, and PhD program-related inquiries from prospective and current students; coordinating course administration, including preparing course audits, supporting student registration, and coordinating course change forms; coordinating deferred exams, incomplete grades, and re-reads; overseeing academic requests and appeals; facilitating the transfer credit process; interpreting the University Calendar and providing academic advice, including conducting degree audits and coordinating leave of absence requests, course load waivers, and program withdrawals; preparing promotional and application materials for the BSW, MSW, and PhD programs as appropriate; developing recruitment initiatives to increase awareness and interest in all Social Work academic programs through information sessions, high school visits, and MUN community events, and liaising with the Office of Student Recruitment as required; identifying concerns and developing retention initiatives to support student success; collaborating with Field Education Coordinators to address student concerns and issues arising in field education; coordinating various academic events such as orientation and the Scholarships Ceremony; advising and providing direction to student volunteer teams; updating the undergraduate and graduate student handbooks; coordinating the scholarships and awards process; compiling various program-related statistics; updating the website and other social media outlets as needed; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of three years of administrative experience in a post-secondary academic environment; completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a related discipline is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Knowledge of University academic regulations, policies and procedures; familiarity with the School of Social Work's academic regulations; and experience with university systems, including OnBase and Banner, are considered assets.

CLOSING DATE September 17, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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