Manager, Student Learning and Transitions
Full Time Administration
The Manager, Student Learning and Transitions is responsible for the leadership, direction, and management, of programs and initiatives that shape an engaging and supportive learning and development experience for all students. This includes developing new strategies and initiatives designed to support the success of Nipissing University students as it relates to their orientation and transition; academic, leadership and life skill development; and the ongoing development and delivery of peer mentorship and peer support programs that enhance student success. This includes long-term planning, program development, provision and evaluation of services, budget and fiscal control, personnel matters, technical support services, utilization of physical resources, supervision of staff, and other management functions.The Manager will also be available to support timely responses to challenges, emergencies, and crises outside of regular business hours.
The Manager will be highly knowledgeable in best practices, literature and research regarding the needs of students at post-secondary institutions. The Manager will have a strong understanding of the unique needs of Nipissing University students including graduate and undergraduate students with particular attention to priority populations including graduate, international, first-year, transfer, mature, varsity athlete, first generation, and Crown Ward students. As a member of the Student Development and Services Leadership Team, the Manager will ensure integration and coordination of any new programs and services with programs currently offered by the division, campus, and faculty partners. The Manager is accountable for contributing to and operationalizing the strategic direction and administration of tactical issues within the division. The Manager will work closely with campus and community stakeholders ensuring these groups are aware of the needs and experiences of students and any impact on any faculty or campus-wide initiatives. The Manager is a member of various university committees and works with faculty and staff members as well as with student groups, to enhance student services and supports.
The successful candidate will have a university degree in the area of education, student affairs administration, or student development as well as 3-5 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in student affairs administration. Certification in Supplemental Instruction and the College Reading and Learning Association for Peer Tutoring programs is preferred.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 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. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
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.