Student Engagement Programmer, Community Development

• Job Title: Student Engagement Programmer, Community Development
• Requisition #: 24-0566
• Department: Student Experience
• Payband: I
• Starting Rate: $38.01
• Payband Range: $38.01 - $44.05
• Hours/Week: 35
• Closing Date: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
• Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Full-time

Support Staff Full-time Replacement Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

The Student Engagement Programmer is an active member of the Student Engagement team, works collaboratively with team members to develop, design, deliver and evaluate programs that foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, cultivate student leadership and development, promotes community and civic engagement, and support student transition to College.

Assigned portfolios may include but are not limited to working collaboratively with community and College partners to develop and implement programming to meet the diverse needs of students, researching best practices, and consulting and coaching student leaders. The Student Engagement Programmer applies student development theory to design, plan and coordinate initiatives that enhance the students sense of belonging, inclusion and community.

Developing and supporting student leadership positions, the Student Engagement Programmer develops and coordinates methods to involve students in on and off-campus community engagement and volunteering opportunities, while providing guidance and skills development coaching to student staff. In consultation with Student Engagement management, the student engagement programmer implements program evaluation and continuous improvement strategies for all initiatives in their portfolio.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on-site, and 2 days remote. Candidates must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.

• Planning, coordinating and delivering education and programming that focuses on a sense of belonging and inclusion in collaboration with paid and un-paid student positions
• Recruiting and supporting a student advisory committee to provide input on program development, delivery, and inclusionary practice
• Developing and facilitating leadership workshops relating to intercultural communications, and diversity and inclusion
• Participating in recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and providing formal and informal feedback to students in paid positions (e.g. Student Ambassadors, Peer Inclusion Leader)
• Participating in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training unpaid student positions (i.e. Student Engagement Volunteers)
• In collaboration with other college areas (i.e. Campus Managers, Academics, Conestoga Students Inc., Security Services, International etc.) planning and executing a coordinated approach to foster a welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning environment through various mediums (e.g. consistent messaging, resources, promotional materials, educational initiatives, etc.)
• Maintaining records and statistics; analysing quantitative and qualitative statistical data; evaluating effectiveness of initiative against defined outcomes; developing reports and making recommendations that target continuous improvement
• Researching best practice models used outside of the College
• Identifying student leadership opportunities that support Student Engagement strategic plans
• Coordinating and supporting volunteer Student Committee(s) as identified in the Student Engagement Department Annual Activity Plan
• Responsible, in collaboration with the Student Engagement Team, for developing, coordinating and executing various cross College events and initiatives (e.g. transition events) that support the Student Engagement strategic objectives
• Organizing and coordinating the logistics of college events (e.g. scheduling, room booking, work requests, etc.)
• Remaining up to date on risk management policies and practices and utilize knowledge to support safe and inclusive programming
• Creating partnerships with faculty to engage programs/courses in event execution and participation
• Liaising with internal and external service providers to establish and support event participation
• Creating drop-in engagement activities, educational and co-curricular events
• Coordinating promotion in accordance with the Student Engagement marketing plan
• Responsible, in collaboration with the Student Engagement Team, for the development coordination and execution of methods to encourage and support student’s community engagement (as identified in the Student Engagement Annual Activity Plan)
• Delivering workshops – specifically related to the topic of Leadership
• Supporting other Student Engagement and college wide initiatives

• Three-year Diploma/Degree in Community Development, Education, Student Development, Engineering, Technology, Sociology or related field is required
• Three years of practical experience working with individuals in a community or educational development capacity is required; experience within an educational setting is preferred
• Experience working with culturally diverse and equity deserving learners
• Experience developing collaborative working relationships with learners and professionals
• Experience advising, leading, motivating, and guiding student staff or volunteers
• Experience developing and facilitating experiential workshops, specifically related to the topics of leadership and equity, diversity and inclusion
• Substantial knowledge of and practical experience working with event planning/managing and risk management processes
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and apply literature, research, institutional data and theoretical frameworks to establish evidence and outcomes-based programs and services
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations (as defined in the Human Rights Charter) and ability to facilitate discussions around diversity, discrimination, anti-racism and inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and emotional intelligence skills to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external community stakeholders
• Strong judgment, agility, and adaptability
• Strong aptitude for written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to client service – specifically students, staff, and external contacts
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft365, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple locations 

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.