Program Coordinator, Student Communications & Campus Community

at  OCAD University

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a related field such as higher education, student affairs, student leadership, event management, volunteer management or group facilitation
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience, preferably in student leadership development and program design, volunteer coordination and event management
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication (oral and written) skills to interact effectively with students, faculty and administration
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
• Ability to manage group dynamics; conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Experience supervising and training others
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment and diplomacy
• Must be well-organized and possess a high level of initiative
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications; familiarity with student information systems an asset
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure of high volume and constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Fluency in at least one additional language an asset
  Compensation: OPSEU Unit 1, Appendix A, Grade A4; $31.59 to $41.52 per hour
  Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week. Flexibility in work hours; must be willing and able to work occasional evenings, as required. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until May 9, 2025
  Mode of Work: This position requires working on campus to deliver programming. Some hybrid flexibility is available, based on programming requirements and in collaboration with the supervisor.

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter (PDF) , no later than Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

• Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

• In conjunction with the Manager, contribute to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of annual priorities and objectives for student success programs with the goal of increasing students’ awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement in campus community
• Collaborate with student service and administrative departments to assess student needs
• Contribute to the development, coordination, and evaluation of programs that support a positive student co-curricular experience, enhance students’ leadership skills and develop students’ sense of community
• Contribute to the coordination of the annual Orientation & Welcome/transition program that supports the successful transition and integration into university life for new students; pursue partnerships and revenue generating opportunities (e.g. sponsorship or advertising) that support the Orientation budget
• Coordinate the peer mentor program, including outreach and supervision of approximately 100 student volunteers that mentor new undergraduate students in support of their successful transition into the University
• Support the leadership skills development of mentors by providing training opportunities; engage mentors and mentees in ongoing evaluation of the program; coordinate outreach to student mentors for other paid or volunteer opportunities offered by other University departments
• Supervise temporary Campus Life work study student monitors hired in support of department activities and student-led welcome/transition and social programming
• Coordinate the student organization (student group) registration process and support student groups with activity planning, training, and promotion
• Support University departments with information about student peer mentoring program, student organizations, related policies and procedures, and Orientation & Welcome/transition events
• Coordinate an annual program to recognize and celebrate student leaders from the mentor program, student groups and other student leaders across the University
• Coordinate and promote information about the University’s community discounts, recreation, fitness and wellbeing programs
• Support the Manager, Student Communications & Campus Community in other related tasks that contribute to achieving department objectives