Job Opportunities > Coordinator, Student Development - University of Victoria
Position: Coordinator, Student Development
Deadline: April 17, 2018
Posted: April 11, 2018
Job Description / Duties
Residence Services, a unit within the division of Student Affairs, provides accommodation, programming and education to the on-campus student community, in addition to providing a summer conference operation for off-campus customers. Residence Life and Education, a department within Residence Services aims to provide students with a safe and welcoming community where they are supported in their learning and personal development.
The Coordinator, Student Development, is responsible for the creation, coordination and implementation of a diverse range of programs, projects and activities designed to assist residence students in their academic, personal and interpersonal growth, from orientation through to move-out. Reporting to the Manager, Education and Training, the Coordinator, Student Development will develop co-curricular programming that supports the strategic goals of the Residence Services unit within the Department of Student Services. The position is actively involved in providing opportunities for involvement, fostering academic success, and facilitating meaningful transformative experiences for students living in residence. This is accomplished through the provision of Residence Orientation, through the development of a programming model grounded in relevant theory (Ie: student development and learning theories), and coordinating all aspects of the Residence Resource HUB. The Residence Resource HUB is a center for programming activities located within residence but open to all students and includes the Health and Wellness Centre (HAWC), the Academic Resource Centre (ARC) and the Program Resource Centre (PRC). The HUB is used by Residence Life and Education professional and paraprofessional staff as well as campus and community partners.
The Coordinator, Student Development and Programming is expected to develop and maintain lasting partnerships with campus and community stakeholders, as well as to support professional and paraprofessional staff related programming. The Coordinator directly supervises four Program Resource Centre Advisors (PRCAs) and is also responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of forty volunteer Residence Orientation Leaders (ROLs).
Further, the Coordinator is responsible for the training and support of para-professional staff; with regards to programming; collaborating with campus partners and stakeholders; and the use and implementation of effective evaluation tools. In addition to coordinating residence-wide programs for Residence Life, the position also coordinates large-scale events for Residence Services, including marketing events, recognition banquets and other large scale events such as Residence Move-in Day.
Qualifications / Required Skills
This position requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree plus a minimum 3 years of experience in program development, implementation and event planning for students in a higher educational or similar environment;
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
In addition this position requires:
◾Demonstrated success in organizing programs and events
◾Proven ability to develop and implement effective procedures and policies for programming and events management
◾Demonstrated knowledge and application of student development theory
◾Experience with creating and monitoring budgets
◾Supervisory experience
◾Experience developing and teaching training sessions and workshops
◾Demonstrated success in building collaborative working relationships with people representing varying interests.
◾Collaborative and supportive leadership style
◾Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities
◾Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving ability
◾Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to share information in a collaborative and effective manner
◾Ability to work independently and with a team
◾Ability to work weekends and evenings as required for programs and events
◾Valid Class Five Driver’s license
Salary: $51,269.00 - $57,703.00
Contact Information
The job posting can be found at:
https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3705
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact myself, Terry Forst (tforst@uvic.ca) and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Employer Profile
Residence Services at the University of Victoria is currently looking to hire a new Coordinator, Student Development to cover a leave. This position oversees Residence Orientation, Residence Wide Programs, our programming space in residence and our Program Resource Centre.
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Residence Services, a unit within the division of Student Affairs, provides accommodation, programming and education to the on-campus student community, in addition to providing a summer conference operation for off-campus customers. Residence Life and Education, a department within Residence Services aims to provide students with a safe and welcoming community where they are supported in their learning and personal development.