Student Life Coordinator, Sault Ste. Marie - Algoma University

Algoma University

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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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JOB TITLE:
Student Life Coordinator, Sault Ste. Marie - _Staff Bargaining Unit_

DEPARTMENT:
Student Life and Ancillary Services

POSITION STATUS:
Permanent - Full-time (35 hours/week), OSSTF

LOCATION:
Sault Ste. Marie

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Manager, Student Life Operations

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Student Assistants and Volunteers

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. New Student Onboarding 40%

B. Student Life Programming 55%

C. Administrative/ Other Duties 5%

Total 100%
Reporting to the Manager, Student Life Operations, the Student Life Coordinator, Sault Ste. Marie is responsible for working in a collaborative environment for the delivery of the Sault Ste. Marie-based Student Life programming.

Programming includes, but is not limited to, new student orientation, student events, student volunteer coordination, and student life programming celebrating the diversity of our student population.

This position plays a key role in developing and coordinating an engaging and supportive experience for students attending the Sault Ste.

Marie campus.

This position will be front line student centric and service based.

Please note the expected hours for this position will be based on a 35-hour workweek, but will be non-regular to accommodate service to students, events, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. New Student Onboarding (40%)

This position is a member of the Orientation Planning Team, and participates in all orientation planning meetings (Beginning 2.5 months from orientation start date)
Creates orientation information modules with Sault Ste. Marie specific information
One of the lead roles in the development of new Orientation modules
Schedules and leads online and inperson Q&A sessions for new Sault Ste. Marie students
Participates in Q&A sessions relevant for Sault Ste. Marie students (ex. Immigration, remote learning)
Researches and books spaces needed for in person orientation
Coordinates supply deliveries for orientation including food, orientation packages, and any other needed supplies for sessions
Works with the Manager, Student Life Operations and the Orientation Planning Team to build the schedule for orientation for Sault Ste. Marie students
Facilitator of Orientation for Sault Ste. Marie students on Orientation days
Recruit and Coordinate Student Leader Volunteers for Orientation Activities

B. Student Life Programming (55%)

Communicates regularly with the Manager, Student Life Operations to provide feedback on the campus experience in Sault Ste. Marie
Provide support to AUSU and SASA representatives in Sault Ste. Marie
Organize, implement and monitor student life programming, activities, and other events to enhance student life and promote retention
Coordinate logistics for on campus student events
Organizes student volunteers for Student Life events
Front line customer service to students
Engage with students regularly to ensure a positive student experience
Develops opportunities to receive and measure feedback from program participants
Recommends and coordinates appropriate equipment needs for programs and ensures that all equipment meets health and safety standards
Works with Communications to manage social media and other communication tools to promote student life activities

C. Administration/ Other Duties (5%)

Provide updates to the university website as required
Responsible for budget tracking outlined by supervisors
Participation on internal and external committees as required
Sit on community committees as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Physical Effort RequiredModerate: due to set up for regular events, need to be active and moving frequently for programming
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Physical EnvironmentConsiderable: client interactions may be behaviorally difficult; occasional requirement to work in outdoor conditions
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Sensory AttentionModerate: frequent disruptions by students
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Mental StressModerate to considerable: working with disagreeable students, requirement to meet deadlines for programming, and responsibility for student safety in programming; occasional requirement to work non-regular hours and varying shifts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Post Secondary degree in any field required
Minimum two (2) years experience providing postsecondary Student Services required
One (1) certification in Mental Health response training (nonviolent crisis intervention training, ASIST, MHFA, SafeTalk, or equivalent) required
CPR/First Aid certification required
Familiarity with Algoma University programs is an asset
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
Exceptional crosscultural communication skills
Computer proficiency; familiarity with G suite and student information systems preferred
Ability to assist with basic information technology troubleshooting and support preferred
Ability to work independently for much of the work day
Ability to work in a team environment