Co-curricular Student Engagement Coordinator - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:
Co-curricular Student Engagement Coordinator (Temporary Contract)
Job Type:

Temp FT, Support

Bargaining Unit:

FT Support

School/Department:
Student Success
Campus/Location:
Progress/Hybrid
Pay Range:

- $ $38.75/Hour

Pay Band:
Support H
Hours/Week:
35 Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Date Posted:

March 17, 2023

Closing Date:
March 24, 2023

Contract Dates:
ASAP until May 2024

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto.

We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Transitions and Student Life, the Co-curricular Student Engagement Coordinator will lead the efforts to engage students in meaningful and intentional out of classroom learning experiences and community development.

The Coordinator works to achieve this through the coordination, assessment, and evaluation of various co-curricular offerings, as well as the Peer Education and Mentorship, off campus housing, and domestic service learning programs for students at all Centennial College campuses.

In partnership with the Manager, the Coordinator will be responsible for the development of a comprehensive Peer Programming framework which is highly aligned with the Centennial College Advising continuum, complete with curriculum and implementation strategy.

The Coordinator will also serve as team lead for the College's student engagement platform - the Experience Centennial MS Teams channel.

The Coordinator will have responsibility for program delivery and logistics - working cooperatively and collaboratively with key stakeholders including Success Advisors, Residence Life, Athletics and Recreation, Centennial College Student Association Inc., Career Services and Cooperative Education, Community Outreach, and the Academic Schools to ensure program success.

Rooted in student development theory as well as the unique characteristics and demographics of the Centennial community (equity seeking groups), these programs will aim to enhance community, capacity, and confidence of students while engaging them in an exceptional student experience at Centennial College.

The incumbent will play a key role in the development, implementation, and assessment of new programs and services in the area of Transitions and Student Life.

Responsibilities
Coordinate the design, facilitation and resource development for co-curricular student involvement opportunities related to enhancing community, capacity, and confidence for all Centennial students through:
Peer Education and Mentorship

In partnership with the Manager, develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive and centralized peer education and mentorship program, complete with curriculum and implementation strategy
Define and promote Peer Educator roles in building community and confidence for students as they transition in, though, and out of the College particularly focused on personal and social development initiatives
Oversee and facilitate the recruitment strategy, provide training and ongoing coaching to ensure continued success, participant satisfaction, and program retention
Facilitate online community development and communication channels for all participants

Student Engagement Activities and Events

In partnership with the Transitions and Student Life Team, design and implement a broad range of cocurricular engagement opportunities to enrich the student experience on topics ranging from general interpersonal competencies to global perspective awareness, based on needs assessments and in collaboration with appropriate departments and stakeholders.
Develop and implement programs designed to help all students connect to campus resources, develop depth of experiences, and connect to the academy outside of the classroom Develop and assist with programming to support all students, but particularly equityseeking students and those facing housing and food insecurities.
Remain uptodate and involved in communities of practice, latest research, and best practices in student engagement

Volunteer Programming

Serve as a liaison between community agencies and the College by establishing and maintaining contact with directors and appropriate staff at these agencies
Chair meetings and workshops designed to assist communi