Reporting to the Dean of Health and Human Services programs or designate, the Human Services (HSW) Coordinator supports Community Mental Health Worker programing, on-campus, and in-community. The HSW Coordinator provides educational leadership in support of students and faculty, including certificate, diploma, pathway, and contract programming.
The HSW Coordinator is accountable for supporting instructional faculty with the delivery of high-quality programming. They will also support the development of new programming and the ongoing review of full-time and part-time programs, while ensuring programs are relevant to the needs of students, industry, and the community at large, as aligned with regional economic development plans and NIC’s BUILD 2026 strategic plan.
The advancement of programming involves: researching and assessing labor market needs; conducting community and program-based needs assessment; where relevant collaborating with decanal and service departments; preparing relevant proposals; establishing curriculum development plans; where opportunities arise, developing student research activities; monitoring practicum-based data generation; preparing relevant reports, and participating with associated committees. The HSW Coordinator will actively support enhanced strategic recruitment and retention initiatives, promote student transition to employment opportunities, and will actively advance work-integrated learning across trades and technical programs.
This position also supports Indigenous-led, in-community delivery. The Coordinator will work closely with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partners to ensure that programming is planned and delivered in ways that reflect local priorities, cultural protocols, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Responsibilities include coordinating land-based and classroom components, organizing logistics, supporting instructors, and fostering relationships grounded in trust, respect, and cultural safety. The Coordinator plays a behind-the-scenes but vital role in ensuring that program delivery is responsive, culturally aligned, and community-informed.