Graduate Student Experience Coordinator - Lethbridge, Canada - University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge

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Lethbridge, Canada

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Job Title

Graduate Student Experience Coordinator (Admin Program Assistant II)

About the University

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We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge's second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada's destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada's top small cities.

Position Details

Position:
Graduate Student Experience Coordinator

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Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies
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Employee Type:Limited Term AUPE Salary Grade 10

Administrative Program Assistant II

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Term:February 1, 2024 to January 30, 2026
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Hours of work: 35 hours per week (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday)
What's Great About This Job

In this position, you will be a key player in creating an environment where graduate students can thrive and in helping to build excellence in graduate education. You will support development of the School of Graduate Studies' Strategic Enrolment Plan. Every day, you will foster robust relationships to enable collaboration across the University, build strong connections with students—especially, but not exclusively, through the Graduate Students' Association—and be creative in proposing solutions to issues encountered by students.
How We'll Make This a Great Position For You

You will be an ambassador for the School of Graduate Studies and for our graduate students and we will invest in development of your professional skills and competencies.

We want you to feel at home as a member of a team that strives to create a community of learning where students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive in their various endeavors.

Among other areas of focus, we will train you to use our data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Lightcast) and provide you with education in First Nations principles of ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP) through the First Nations Information and Governance Centre.
Key Graduate Student Experience Coordinator Responsibilities
Build a researchinformed plan for data collection and analysis to underpin the development of equitable and inclusive supports for graduate student success across our diverse student population.
Work with the ULethbridge community to identify issues, best practices, and necessary supports for graduate student life.
Utilize websites, external web services and sites, social media tools, and print materials to implement communication plans addressing various stages and aspects of graduate students' programs.
Develop and implement graduate student orientation and onboarding activities, in partnership with other academic and nonacademic units, especially Student Affairs.
Assist in coordination and approval processes related to graduate curriculum development.
Carry out market research to determine what areas are in demand and what competition may exist.
Collaborate with External Relations to enhance graduate program alumni relationships and engagement.
Oversee student cooperative education and/or Graduate Assistantship positions in support of your role, as needed.

The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification review for Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) positions. As such, the classification level currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.
Position Qualifications

This position requires that you hold an undergraduate degree and have experience or a formal background in gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data. Your strong communication skills will be critical to success in this position.

Beyond That, You'll Be a Great Fit If:

You have one to two years of experience beyond undergraduate studies in a university setting, either as a graduate student or in a professional capacity.
You have demonstrated a commitment to valuing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
You can manage several priorities while maintaining attention to detail in executing tasks.
You enjoy collaborating and problem solving with diverse teams.
You are a selfstarter who can independently manage a portfolio of tasks.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

- $4, $5,246.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
- $4, $5,799.00 monthly (AUPE