Campus Life Coordinator: Competition #120

An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.

Castlegar

Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Friday, July 05, 2019

Reporting to the Director of Student Development, the Campus Life Coordinator plays a critical role in enhancing student engagement and the overall quality of the student experience at Selkirk College. The Coordinator will provide students with transition and orientation support while providing engaging programming opportunities that complement the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging and community. This position will require some evening and weekend work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Healthy Campus

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and promote health initiatives, programs, policies, tools and resources across the Selkirk College community and with external partners
• Provide oversight, leadership and support for the Options for Sexual Health Clinic, the Wellness Clinic, Sexual Violence Prevention Programming and substance use education
• Remain current in health promotion and harm reduction theory regarding issues impacting student health and well-being, relevant trends in post-secondary education and best practices in legislation (e.g. the World Healthy Organization’s Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges)
• Develop key wellness resources for use at orientation(s), in classrooms and at other venues for students, employees and community; participate in campus committees to provide Health Promotion expertise and promote a Healthy Campus Community

Campus and Student Life

• Promote a sense of belonging and positive and respectful community development among students; organize and implement orientation “Get Connected” and transition programming aligned with Selkirk College’s vision, mission, and values
• Lead and organize the Student Ambassador program; facilitate and promote inclusivity and diversity in student learning, events and activities
• Coordinate LGBTQ+ and Safe Spaces training for staff and students; Coordinate the Food Banks on all campuses
• Organize student programming that meets the needs of students and enriches the student experience at Selkirk College; liaise with various student clubs, interest groups and associations to facilitate coordination of successful events

External Grants and Funding

• Develop funding proposals, collaborate with local and provincial partners and provide leadership in the development of a strategic Campus Life plan for Selkirk College; Develop strategic and operational plans
• Analyze and Evaluate student programs and liaise with the Registrar’s Office, Recreation and Athletics Coordinator, and Student Access and Support Department , Housing coordinator and Indigenous department on issues, successes and insights into the Selkirk Student experience

Other duties

• Coordinate the Youth-in Care Tuition Waiver initiative; other duties as assigned
• Strong leadership and group facilitation skills and an ability to mentor and teach students/staff
• Understanding of student development theory and practice; experience in health and wellness including sexual violence issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge in and commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusivity and diversity; ability to be self‐directed in program development and management
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and ability to complete tasks under pressure, be flexible, able to prioritize work and meet deadlines; willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong leadership and group facilitation skills and an ability to mentor and teach students/staff
• Understanding of student development theory and practice; experience in health and wellness including sexual violence issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge in and commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusivity and diversity; ability to be self‐directed in program development and management
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and ability to complete tasks under pressure, be flexible, able to prioritize work and meet deadlines; willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Nursing, Human Services, Social Work or related field
• 3 -5 years’ experience in a post-secondary environment
• Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Experience and expertise with innovative approaches in health education programming and student engagement would be an asset; experience using active learning techniques to engage groups, facilitate workshops/presentation and events
• Experience in proposal development that meets funding requirements and financial reporting criteria
• Experience and expertise in conducting and analyzing research
• Experience in working effectively with international, racialized/ethnic minorities, indigenous, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities

*A complete job description available upon request from HR

This is a regular, full-time position commencing mid-August 2019. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,232.42 - $3,587.27 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.

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