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Director, Student Life & Learning - Concordia University of Edmonton

updated on 7:59 AM, October 31, 2019
Province: Edmonton, Alberta
Position: Director, Student Life & Learning
Deadline: November 7, 2019
Posted: October 30, 2019

Job Description / Duties

Lead and represent Student Life & Learning in day-to-day operations, ensuring safety of students and consistent and exceptional student service
Support and facilitate activities amongst staff, students and community partners that ensures the University achieves its student leadership development and engagement goals
Provide advice on policies and procedures in relation to students and services for students, including risk management
Collaborate with Student Life and Learning staff to support students in academic or personal distress, effectively referring them to additional campus and community resources
Plan, organize, and direct activities and services that support students and ensure that these remain with budgetary limits

Qualifications / Required Skills

Masters within Student Affairs, Education Administration, or similar
Five (5) years demonstrated experience in a post-secondary educational institution
Expertise in both student learning supports and student life; this position oversees Learning Services (Tutoring and Writing Centre), Residence Life, Career Services, and Learning Accommodations Services
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to provide direction, mentorship and support
Highly motivated, independent, adaptive, flexible self-starter
Possesses excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
Promotes cohesion and teamwork, facilitating a collaborative and supportive environment
Knowledge of Concordia University of Edmonton’s culture, challenges, goals, and stakeholders would be considered an asset

Additional Information

12 month contract.
Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

careers@concordia.ab.ca

Employer Profile

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a boutique university, small enough where every student is essential yet large enough for a global outlook. We’re constantly seeking the right balance between teaching and research, between specialization and adventurousness. Our ultimate goal has not changed since 1921: to create a community of active citizens, of good and honourable people. Our vision is to become Canada’s pre-eminent small university.