Coordinator, Student Support - Abbotsford, Canada - University of the Fraser Valley

Description

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Job Summary

The Coordinator, Student Support promotes and coordinates campus-wide student support programming and case management which emphasizes student development and encourages academic success, resiliency, and retention.

The Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, supporting and facilitating various elements of student support programming for at risk students.

The Coordinator, Student Support works collaboratively with campus partners such as Faculty, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, the Academic Success Centre, Counselling, the Centre for Accessibility Services and other professional units and colleagues from across campus.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

A minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in at-risk student programming and support at the post-secondary level.

Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Course Required.

Training in Mental Health First Aid preferred.

Excellent active listening and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive situations and conversations with empathy and tact.

A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to participate in consultative decision-making.

Demonstrated skills and experience in program design and delivery, including associated training and program evaluation.

Experience in designing, promoting and delivering peer-to-peer support programs.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.

Able to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and make appropriate decisions.

Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, and excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and web applications.

The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.