Manager, Wellness - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential.

Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western's rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners

These Pillars are:

Wellness & Wellbeing (Wellness & Equity Education, Health & Wellness and Student Support & Case Management); Sport & Recreation (Sport, Recreation, Thompson Recreation Athletic Centre, Spirit & Tradition) and Leadership & Learning (Academic Support & Engagement, Careers & Experience).

Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Wellness & Wellbeing leadership team, the Manager of Wellness & Equity Education is responsible for leading the development of programs, and for providing operational direction and management for the Wellness & Wellbeing Education unit.

The Manager will develop and introduce a comprehensive and proactive student education program that is strengths-based and evidence informed with a view to fostering a thriving campus where students explore their self and their relationships with the world around them.

The role will play an important role in advancing the vision of Student Experience to foster a campus environment where more students are thriving more often.

They will lead a team who are committed to transformative learning, and offer programming to educate students in the development of healthy sexuality and wellness; initiatives that promote inclusive and equitable spaces on our campus; engagement in collaborative and cutting-edge research; and resources that support individual learning outside the classroom.

The Manager will work collaboratively within the context of a large, multi-stakeholder institutional environment to support the wellness needs of a diverse student population at Western University.

Qualifications:

Education:
Masters in Education, Social Work, or a related discipline
Doctoral Degree preferred
Experience:
5 years' experience developing and implementing education/training, preferably in a post-secondary education setting
Experience developing curriculum and assessing student learning
Experience planning and managing operating budgets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
In-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
Ability to effectively present information, and conduct training sessions and workshops
Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information
Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results
Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
Ability to promote individual growth by encouraging others to learn new skills and develop themselves
Ability to identify and respond to contentious or politically sensitive issues with discretion
Ability to quickly reallocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
Ability to provide guidance to assist others in solving complex probl