First Year Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ENG SS, Co-op & Career Con:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Jan 19, 2023

Closing Date

Jan 31, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$47,210 to $63,741 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of two years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - North campus. This role is in person

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, creating the opportunity to pursue exceptional, high quality educational experiences.

Our vision is to be the most daring engineering community on the planet.

We are engineers united by our unwavering dedication to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society.

We are:
Driven. Trailblazing. Curious. Supportive. Grounded. Considerate.

Within Student Services we impact the Faculty of Engineering's resources through an innovative and efficient "students first" model that fosters a network of highly engaged students, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders while supporting the Faculty's reputation for excellence.

Engineering Student Services is poised for the future and preparing for growth

We serve engineering students by creating a clear path that supports them throughout their academic programs and enables them to complete their programs on time, overcome barriers to success, and enjoy a positive educational experience.

By doing this, we help the Faculty of Engineering achieve its mandate of nurturing graduates of choice for employers and post-graduate institutions, and creating future leaders and ambassadors.

Position summary
Are you interested in being part of a team that creates an exceptionally amazing experience for Faculty of Engineering first year students?

As part of the Student Services team, the First Coordinator supports the First Year Director and Associate Dean Undergraduate Students with projects, events and initiatives designed to create an excellent first year experience.

This position will also support first year students by providing referrals to appropriate resources and services to maximize every students' potential and success.

Duties

Communications:

Acts as a point of contact for current undergraduate First Year Students and disseminates routine communications to first year students.
Reviews and creates content for relevant web pages as part of the Student Services communications team.
Drafts and/or generates routine communications based on straightforward information and prepares materials for events, meetings and committees.

Document/Materials Development:

Prepare documents, packages and resources for distribution to students and Faculty stakeholders.
Produces technical, graphic and/or slide presentations requested by instructors for teaching purposes.
Assist in the creation of "discipline videos'' that explain the academic emphasis, learning outcomes and eventual career opportunities for each of our different programs.

Program/Area Operations & Events:

Maintains accurate records of student interactions, student related decisions and/or actions taken.
Facilitates the Proactive Supports Program by reaching out to and advising students of the academic and nonacademic services offered through the University of Alberta.
Creates and maintains spreadsheets and/or databases. Prepares standard and adhoc reports. Designs and develops customized reports or presentations for specific needs.
Coordinates Visiting Speaker/Department events.
Sends out surveys or information requests. Compiles submissions for review.
Organizes meetings and events on behalf of the area.
Assists in the delivery of programs and services through the Engineering Student Success Cen