Student Transition and Engagement Officer

## Student Transition and Engagement OfficerApply: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02970At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process.Job Requisition ID:2026-02970Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:Student and Campus SupportEmployment Type:TemporaryDepartment:Faculty of Health
- Dean of Health Office
- Undergraduate StudiesHiring Range:$61,954.88
- $77,443.60Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term 18 monthsInternal posting expires Friday October 16th at 11:59 PM

Job Description
Primary PurposeThe Student Transition and Engagement Officer is responsible for the development and facilitation of events, initiatives, and processes that foster undergraduate student engagement and enhance the student experience from the time of admission to graduation. The incumbent liaises with the undergraduate academic advisors, student leaders, Faculty of Health staff and faculty, and other university staff to support an environment aimed at helping students adapt and flourish. This position will focus on supporting students to develop skills and acquire knowledge to promote intellectual, personal, and professional development while nurturing a sense of belonging for the purpose of achieving academic success and a vibrant student experience.
Key AccountabilitiesNew Student Transition
• Collaborate with the Student Success Office (SSO) to develop, update, maintain and oversee programs and projects to assist first-year Health students in their transition to university life.
• Work with the SSO and the Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator to develop, update and oversee the Faculty of Health's Waterloo Ready program.
• Partner with the SSO to design, distribute, and collect responses for various student surveys, including the Faculty of Health first-year student satisfaction survey, Health Ready Day survey, and Orientation survey. Report findings to the undergraduate team and utilize findings to support the development of future student services and events.
Student Orientation
• Serve as the Faculty's orientation advisor and represent the Faculty of Health on the University's Orientation Advisory Committee to implement and develop changes based on direction given by the Orientation Steering Committee and the University's strategic goals.
• Hire, supervise, and coach student leaders. Support them with the selection of over 100 student volunteers, providing direction in the areas of training, evaluation, program management and recognition. Support leadership and personal development for student leaders.
• Develop and implement orientation programming in collaboration with campus partners, including, but not limited to, other Faculties, the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), the SSO, and the academic units.
• Evaluate the Faculty of Health orientation program annually, provide recommendations and strategic direction to the Faculty and campus partners.
• Act as supervisor and emergency contact for students during Orientation events.
Student Engagement and Success
• Liaise with Co-operative and Experiential Education and the Centre for Career Development to foster high-quality co-op and career advising services and programming. Support students in accessing information related to careers, professional and graduate schools, and co-op and experiential education at Waterloo.
• Responsible for updating websites pertaining to student involvement. Keep them relevant and up to date, in collaboration with the Manager, Web and Digital Communications.
• Liaise with the SSO to promote high-quality skill development workshops and resources for Faculty of Health students.
• Assist with the co-ordination, planning, and implementation of the graduate studies information session, co-operative education information sessions, convocation, grad class send-off, and other student engagement events, as required.
• Communicate student perspectives to ensure they are considered in decisions impacting the student experience.
• Collaborate with Faculty of Health undergraduate team and campus partners to explore tactics to improve the student experience.
• Develop and manage an annual budget for Faculty events, training sessions, volunteer management, and volunteer appreciation.
• Report on survey data, e.g., National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Student Experience Survey, to inform the development of initiatives to enhance student success, engagement, and overall experience.
Committees and Collaborative Partnerships
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