Community Engagement Student Coordinator

2 months ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
The mandate of the Student Experience portfolio is to encourage student engagement, support student success, and to enhance overall student life at Western. Student Experience encompasses various departments across three pillars: Wellness & Wellbeing, Sport & Recreation, and Leadership & Learning. Careers & Experience is part of the Leadership & Learning pillar along with Academic Support & Engagement and Transition, Leadership & Enrichment. The Student Experience portfolio operates together to create an environment in which students can thrive and succeed. Student Experience also collaborates closely with the University Students’ Council, Society of Graduate Students, and other departments across campus.

The vision of Careers & Experience is for all Western graduates to have the skills and confidence to thoughtfully engage in communities, and build a meaningful life and career.

**Responsibilities**:
The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the planning and execution of the Orientation Serves program during Orientation Week and launching the Western Serves Network during Orientation Month. The Coordinator works closely with the Experiential Learning Unit (Careers & Experience) to plan and promote a variety of co-curricular community engaged learning (CEL) initiatives throughout the academic year.

The Experiential Learning Unit collaborates with community and nonprofit organizations in London and surrounding area to offer a variety of CEL programs to all students at Western. The Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with this team to support flagship co-curricular CEL programs, such as Orientation Serves, Western Serves Network, and Impact Experience.

**Position Dimensions**:

- Work with the Experiential Learning Coordinator, Co-Curricular Programs to coordinate Orientation Serves, Western Serves Network, and Impact Experience events.
- Selects and provides support to a team of students to promote and support Co-Curricular Community Engaged Learning programming offered through the Careers & Experience department.
- Meet with community organizations to learn about their needs and identify opportunities to engage Western students.
- Liaise with Orientation committees and the Charity Orientation Commissioner to collaborate on various Orientation Serves elements, including Soph training, scheduling, marketing, and event-day support.
- Liaise with the Digital Engagement team (Student Experience) to develop multimedia promotional materials for Orientation Serves, Western Serves Network and Impact Experience.

**Knowledge and Skills**:
Have tacit knowledge and an awareness of the goals and priorities of Western University and the Orientation Program Strategic Plan

Demonstrate responsible creativity in program planning and resource allocation

Display strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm for nurturing Student Leaders

Exceptional written communication skills; experience writing content for print, web, and social media

Strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple aspects of project coordination

Problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible in changing environments

Excellent oral communication skills; professionalism in communicating with diverse program partners (e.g., students, staff, faculty, and community partners)

Responds positively to change

High attention to detail

Proven ability to set and work to deadlines

Previous experience with Community Engaged Learning programming, or equivalent learning programs an asset

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Must be a current undergraduate student and returning as an undergraduate student for the duration of your time in the role

Must reside in London and be available to work full-time, in-person hours throughout the summer

Previous leadership experience (Orientation Leader, Faculty Council, staff, the University Students’ Council, etc.) is preferred

Ability to work with Student Leaders

Background in group facilitation and team-building skills

Technical skills, including PowerPoint, Keynote, Excel, Photoshop, etc.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Superb organization skills and an ability to work in flexible, fast-paced environments

The CEC will not carry any other orientation or staff roles for the duration of the position (Staff or Soph).

**Time commitment**:

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