Student Learning Coordinator – Writing and Academic Skills
Full-Time Support Staff – (9-month contract)
Reporting to the Manager of Student Learning and Transitions, the Student Learning Coordinator, Writing and Academic Skills plays a key role in supporting students’ academic development, academic transitions, and success. The Coordinator works with students to identify learning goals, strengths, and areas for growth; recommends appropriate academic supports and resources; and designs, delivers, and coordinates programming that strengthens academic skills, learning strategies, writing, communication, and overall student confidence.
The Coordinator contributes to the ongoing development, promotion, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic support services within Student Learning and Transitions. Through individual support, group programming, resource development, outreach, and collaboration with campus partners, the position supports responsive and innovative approaches that help students navigate the University academically, engage meaningfully in their learning, and build the skills needed for academic success.
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in English, Education, or a related field. An E.S.L. Certification (or equivalent) would be considered an asset. A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of cumulative experience in teaching and working with English Language Learners (ELLs) and teaching in a post-secondary environment.
This position is classified as Wage Grade 70, with a wage range from $30.45 per hour (Step 1) to $38.38 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., July 24, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
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 applicants 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 access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
