Student Life Coordinator, Brampton - Algoma University

Algoma University
Algoma University
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Brampton, Canada

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JOB TITLE:

Student Life Coordinator, Brampton:

  • Staff Bargaining Unit_

DEPARTMENT:
Student Life and Ancillary Services


POSITION STATUS:
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)


OSSTF

# OF POSITIONS 2


LOCATION:
Brampton


SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Manager, Student Life Operations

Student Life Lead, Brampton (Functional)


SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Student Assistants and Volunteers


PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Student Life Programming 55%
B. New Student Onboarding 40%
C. Administrative/ Other Duties 5%


Total 100%


Reporting to the Manager, Student Life Operations, the Student Life Coordinator, Brampton is responsible for working in a collaborative environment and the coordination of on-site arrangements for the delivery of the Brampton-based Student Life programming.

Services include, but are not limited to, orientation programming, student life events, recreation programming, and liaising with the Algoma University Students' Union (AUSU) and the
Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students' Association (SASA) representatives.

This position will be front line/front desk, student centric and service based.

Please note the expected hours for this position will be based on a 35-hour workweek, but will be non-regular to accommodate service to students, events, etc.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


A. Student Life Programming (55%):


  • Communicates regularly with the Manager, Student Life Operations to provide updates on the campus experience in Brampton
  • Provides support to AUSU and SASA representatives in Brampton
  • Organizes, implements and monitors student life programming, activities, intramurals, tournaments, and other events to enhance student life and promote retention
  • Coordinates logistics for on campus student events
  • Hires and supervises intramural student staff
  • Organizes student volunteers for Student Life events
  • Provides front line customer service to students in the Student Life Centre
  • Engages with students regularly to ensure a positive student experience
  • Develops opportunities to receive and measure feedback from program participants
  • Recommends and coordinates appropriate equipment needs for programs and ensures that all equipment meets health and safety standards
  • Works with Communications to manage social media and other communication tools to promote student life activities

B. New Student Onboarding (40%):


  • This position is a member of the Orientation Planning Team, and participates in all orientation planning meetings (beginning 2.5 months from orientation start date)
  • Modifies general orientation information modules with Brampton specific information
  • Assists with the development of new Orientation modules
  • Schedules and leads online and inperson Q&A sessions for new Brampton students
  • Participates in Q&A sessions relevant for Brampton students (e.g. immigration, remote learning, etc.)
  • Researches and books spaces required for inperson orientation
  • Coordinates supply deliveries for orientation including food, orientation packages, and any other required supplies for sessions
  • Works with the Manager, Student Life Operations and the Orientation Planning Team to build the schedule for orientation for Brampton students
  • Facilitates Orientation for Brampton students on Orientation days
  • Recruits and coordinates Student Leader Volunteers for Orientation activities

C.

Administration / Other Duties (5%):

  • Provides updates to the university website, as required
  • Responsible for budget tracking outlined by supervisors
  • Participates on internal and external committees as required
  • Participates on community committees as required (e.g. Transit, BIA safety committee, etc.)
  • Responsible for approving Go Transit Student Applications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Physical Effort Required

  • Moderate: due to set up for regular events, need to be active and moving frequently for programming
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Physical Environment

  • Considerable: client interactions may be behaviorally difficult; occasional requirement to work in outdoor conditions
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Sensory Attention

  • Moderate: frequent disruptions by students
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Mental Stress

  • Moderate to considerable: working with disagreeable students, requirement to meet deadlines for programming, and responsibility for student safety in programming; occasional requirement to work nonregular hours and varying shifts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Post Secondary degree in any field, and a minimum of two (2) years' experience providing postsecondary student services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required
  • One certification in Mental Health response training (Nonviolent crisis intervention training, ASIST, MHFA, SafeTalk, or equivalent) required
  • CPR/First Aid certification is required
  • Familiarity with Algoma University programs/Algoma graduate or Brampton secondary and postsecondary institutes is an asset
  • Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
  • Exceptional c
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