Coordinator, Experiential Leadership - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:

Coordinator, Experiential Leadership

Regular Part-time
Job Type:
Permanent PT Support (Regular)
Bargaining Unit:

PT Support

School/Department:
Student Experience & Success
Campus/Location:

Progress Campus

Pay Range:

- $ $37.48/Hour

Hours/Week:
24 Shift Schedule:
8:30 AM 4:30 PM, Mon to Fri (occasional weekend and evening work)
Date Posted:

May 16, 2023

Closing Date:
May 23, 2023
(This position is initially open to regular part-time, bargaining unit employees of the college)

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

The Coordinator, Experiential Leadership, is responsible for the development of experiential leadership (leadership in-action) opportunities and campus involvement among students across all campuses of Centennial College.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Leadership and Skills Development Programs, Centennial Leadership Academy, the Coordinator will operationalize an experiential model for leadership programs with the support of campus (service areas, academic schools) and community partners, to build awareness and engagement with leadership programs.

The position acts as the lead for the Leadership Experience Program which includes designing and maintaining the online system, the awarding of a Certificate and the Distinction in Leadership co-credentials, as well as coaching students through a stepped-care service model to facilitate pathways to the Distinction in Leadership co-credential.

Responsibilities:

Conduct a needs analysis in order to recommend design and delivery strategies, identify program goals, objectives and learning outcomes for experiential leadership programming
Referencing leadership and student development theory, design and deliver experiential opportunities on leadership skills development as part of a comprehensive plan to foster leadership and career skills capacity among students at Centennial College.
Take the lead role in the evaluation and assessment of experiential leadership programs, linked to specific programmatic learning outcomes, in partnership with key stakeholders, other departments, and academic schools
Coordinate and support the integration and management of experiential leadership programs onto their associated databases (including Orbis and MS Teams)
Provide coaching and support to students as part of regularly scheduled office hours
In collaboration with colleagues across the Student Community and Engagement team, coordinate a comprehensive marketing plan for experiential leadership programs in efforts to increase student engagement and staff knowledge of the Centennial Leadership Academy
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

A 3year Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Education, Psychology, Life Skills Coaching, Social Work, Human Development
A minimum of 3 years' experience in an educational setting, preferably in a post secondary institution
Demonstrated experience on training needs analysis, cocurricular program development, implementation and delivery.
Experience with the design and delivery of student leadership development and/or cocurricular programming.
Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in developing, implementing, and evaluating student programs (experience developing experiential learning programs as an asset)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders internal and external to an organization to further the work and goals within a division/unit/institution.
Strong communication, group facilitation, and project management skills. Experience with operational planning processes an asset.
Demonstrated effectiveness in designing programs, services, and events that are accessible and inclusive, and based on current research and data on student learning and development theories required.
Experience developing virtual programs and initiatives to meet the needs of students with limited access to campus services (e.g., commuter, graduate, evening, distance, etc.) an asset.
Experience incorporating commonly used technological tools and platforms, including social media and other digital communication and collaboration tools, into work critical. Experience with MS Teams and Orbis an asset.