King’s University College Looking for Student Engagement and Transition Coordinator (Contract) at London, ON Full Time

The Student Engagement and Transition Coordinator will coordinate all first year engagement and year round transition activities, as well as support all aspects of the Orientation Program at King’s University College. This position’s primary areas of responsibility are:

• Develop, promote, and assess first-year experience programs designed specifically to assist students in their academic and social adjustment to university life and in general to enhance the quality of the student experience.
• Develops, delivers, and assesses programs and initiatives that encourage student engagement and support transitions throughout the university experience.
• Collaborates with others to develop, implement and coordinate transitional support services/programs that support the new student experience and are designed to engage students, maximize their academic success, increase retention and foster the development of transferable skills and a sense of belonging at King’s
• Support student leadership training for Orientation Leaders and other student leaders at King’s.
• Work with campus partners (Western, Affiliates, and King’s) and Orientation Program student leaders to support and develop all aspects of the Orientation Program (hiring and volunteer selections, planning and execution of events, communications, training, yearlong program, policy development, risk management)
• Ensure that the King’s Orientation Program meets King’s mission and values, established standards, and best practices in meeting the student development needs of all incoming King’s students through assessment and attention to research and emerging standards
• Develop and implement a plan for student leader involvement in student engagement events and initiatives, with appropriate training and supervision of student leaders
• Implement assessment strategies to inform future program development
• Serve on committees and working groups and act as a resource person for other staff andstudent leaders regardingbest practices and current research on design and delivery of transition programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of best practices related to student development and student success.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, juggle complex tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation (public speaking), interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills with strong administrative, marketing and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability in the application of student learning strategies and theory an asset.
• Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, and cultural understanding.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment and the ability to work effectively with University staff, students, faculty and build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of volunteer management, human resources practices and ethical recruitment practices an asset
• Proficient with a wide range of technical systems and tools as a regular function of work, including content management systems, project management software, databases, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Requires flexibility to work long hours with the expectation of regular evening and weekend work at key points in the program cycles.

TYPE OF JOB:

Limited-Term Contract (35 hours per week) – until April 30, 2023

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as possible.

SALARY RANGE:

PSG 10 – $56,085 – $70,225 per annum, dependent on experience

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Please quote the Job Reference # in your application. Interested persons may apply to: Human Resources, King’s University College, 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, N6A 2M3.

Job candidates will be asked to provide a satisfactory vulnerable persons police clearance within 3 months of hire date.

Job description available upon request.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

May 24th @ 4:30 pm

The College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.

King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.

King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-433-3491 for assistance.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Application deadline: 2022-05-24