Coordinator Student Transitions and Engagement

Coordinator Student Transitions and Engagement Join to apply for the Coordinator Student Transitions and Engagement role at University of Guelph. Location: Guelph, ON, Canada (N1G 2W1). The Department of Student Experience is committed to supporting all students at the University of Guelph. Student Experience houses many specialized supports for students identifying as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, racialized, people of colour, and/or members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, and members of cultural, international, religious, and spiritual communities. We welcome applicants sharing through their application the ways in which they believe they can contribute to the diversity of thought, approach, and practice in Student Experience. Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent liaises regularly with individuals and groups across campus to develop a programming infrastructure that supports the transition, persistence, and development of identified student populations, including new students, transfer students, and students at‑risk of not completing their degree. The Coordinator designs, oversees, and assesses student‑to‑student mentorship opportunities to support student transition, including recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising a team of approximately 10‑15 student staff during the academic year. The Coordinator recruits and trains 5‑6 full‑time summer student staff who plan and support pre‑arrival and transition programs. They represent the department at a range of institutional events, contribute to the strategic direction and day‑to‑day operations of the Student Engagement and Leadership team, and participate in the development and implementation of action plans and associated budgets for the unit. Requirements A degree in social sciences, social work, higher education, or another related field, coupled with several years of progressive experience working in community development and/or higher education. Experience in program design, learning outcome development, and assessment. Experience in devising strategies to support retention in a community. Experience in supervision of student staff. Experience with designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs for student staff. Skills to effectively communicate with students who may be distressed or emotionally distraught, or who may face other difficulties. Ability to collaborate amongst diverse groups. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a high level of judgment and diplomacy. Skills to present in front of large groups in‑person and online (e.g., 400+ people). A strong aptitude in written, verbal, and non‑verbal communication. Intermediate level Microsoft 365, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Why Join Us? Improve Life: Be involved in work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action. Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family. Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure. Wellness: The University offers a yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to Health Spending, Wellness, or Professional Development. Learning & Development: Supported and formal training into your role, with additional professional growth opportunities prioritized. Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10530018 Classification: P&M FT- Band 03 The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 87 % of midpoint for the salary grade. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those traditionally under‑represented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our institution. Posting Date: 12/23/2025 • Closing Date: 01/02/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr