The Study and Stay™ Retention Coordinator coordinates and delivers (personally and working with vendors and institutions) all aspects of EduNova’s Study and Stay - Nova Scotia Capstone program for final-year international students. Working as part of a small and mighty team, the successful candidate will work closely with students and Nova Scotia’s post-secondary educational institutions, mentors, and employers from various sectors across Nova Scotia.

QUALIFICATIONS

You’re aligned with EduNova’s mission and/or this program resonates with you. You’re excited about working with a small team that both collaborates and works independently towards common goals, in an environment where your actions create impact. You’re excited about what we’re doing and the opportunities of working in the evolving landscape of international education, meaning you’re likely comfortable navigating in ambiguity and enjoy coming up with creative solutions to challenges.

Specific qualifications include:

• Any diploma/degree with a focus on Business, Business Administration, Project Managment, Entrepreneurship, and/or Management, and/or equivalent experience.
• Between 1-3 years’ experience related to program planning/coordination.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills- you are professional and effective in working with a variety of stakeholders.
• You’re comfortable working independently and know how to effectively manage your time and stay organized.
• You’re a natural problem solver - you look for solutions not just problems.
• You’re constantly looking at what can be improved and take initiative.
• Strong technical skill in MS Office or similar programs.
• Comfortable managing documents in cloud environments.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel across the province.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Creative Problem Solving
• interpersonal
• Microsoft Office
• Program Management
• Project Coordination

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of 100+ international student participants in their final year of study, working with member institutions and internal EduNova marketing.
• Act as the main point of contact for prospective and selected students, EduNova members, mentors, employers, and other stakeholders for the Capstone program.
• Conduct student needs assessments and augment program milestones and workplans accordingly to fill gaps and address emerging student needs.
• Organize and implement program milestones, activities, and in person/online events according to workplan. This includes workshops/ webinars, program kick-off/ retreat, intercultural training and support, networking and social events, BEST conference, graduation, etc.
• Monitor and keep track of student progress on milestones.
• Update and share information to ensure students are accessing appropriate resources at their respective campus, including updating campus asset map.
• Maintain regular communication with students through email (routine, newsletters, etc.) and custom app (iCent) and work with the iCent team to keep the program dashboard up to date.
• Monitor and work within set program budget - including sourcing and negotiating with vendors/ service providers as needed throughout the program, managing program expenses to budget, and keeping record of expenses in provided budget template.
• Recruit and actively support mentors in their involvement with the program, maintaining great relationships.
• Engage program alumni in activities to support current students and understand how the program contributed to their career journey.
• Engage employers - including organizing networking opportunities with students and recruiting employers to participate as needed.
• Contribute to funder required reporting - of activities according to workplan, impact of those activities, and budget.
• Work with EduNova’s marketing team/firm in support of program activities.
• Support other EduNova initiatives and team members from time to time as needed.

This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team working with an incredible network of post-secondary education professionals. Our team members also enjoy:

• Hybrid working environment with opportunities to travel througout Nova Scoita
• Full time hours, occasional events during evenings and weekends
• Competitive compensation, $50,000/year for this role
• RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation
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