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Student Experience Coordinator, Access And Inclusion Full-Time Support Staff – 12 month contract Reporting to the AVP, Students, the Student Experience Coordinator, Access and Inclusion is responsible for the implementation of student success and retention projects, including outreach, transition, and retention programming directed to students demographically underrepresented and at risk of attrition, and students who are the first in their family to attend post-secondary education.
Specifically, this position will work to increase post-secondary education participation and retention among individuals identified as likely to experience greater difficulty accessing post-secondary education: first-generation, rural, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ new Canadians, people with disabilities, crown wards and fostered/CAS-supported youth individuals with lower high school GPAs or those returning to education.
This position collaborates with the Registrar’s Office to provide outreach to potential students who may not consider post-secondary education to be an option. The position will work closely with Nipissing University’s Recruitment and Marketing teams to develop and implement projects and materials to help increase participation rates among under-represented groups.
Based on established research regarding co-curricular life in higher education, student development, and leadership theory and practice, and on a thorough understanding and practice of democratic principles, the Coordinator will develop and implement events and initiatives that foster equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students at Nipissing University including distance and on-campus learners. The Coordinator will execute these duties through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of events, programs, materials, and initiatives. The Coordinator will also serve as a resource for other faculty and staff on campus to help ensure inclusion and support throughout the student experience.
The hours of work may rotate and be flexible depending on the needs of the department. The Coordinator will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts as outlined in Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will have a University degree as well as three years of directly related full-time work experience with university retention programs. The successful candidate should also have a deep understanding and experience of systemic and personal barriers that under-represented and at-risk demographics of students face in accessing and pursuing postsecondary education and a strong familiarity with programs and supports to alleviate these barriers.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement, first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
