Student Experience Coordinator, Orientation and First Year Programs
Full Time Support Staff (7 month contract)
Reporting to the Director, Student Success, the Student Experience Coordinator, Orientation and First Year Programs will provide guidance and support to the New Student Orientation program, large scale-campus wide events coordinated through the Student Development and Services division, and other first year programs at Nipissing University (NU). Based on current research regarding co-curricular life in higher education, student development and leadership theory and practice, the Coordinator will support the development and implement co-curricular initiatives alongside the Record of Student Development team in support of the University’s strategic goal of enhancing the student experience.
The Coordinator will research, plan, market, implement, and evaluate programming and resources that support the transition, retention and success of students at Nipissing University. The Coordinator will work with students, services, faculty, community organizations and partners on initiatives that contribute to and recognize students having a positive university 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 the Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will possess a University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with formal training and/or education in at least one of the following areas: higher education, student affairs, leadership development, facilitation or conflict resolution as well as one to three years’ experience in program development and delivery through a combination of student affairs, campus or community organizations, government or related sector is required.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
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. 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.