Society of Mature Students Student Coordinator

2 weeks 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**:
Academic Support & Engagement provides tailored, comprehensive supports within inclusive spaces in which students become critically-engaged, self-determined learners. As a result of our work, students discover and develop their strengths, establish their academic identity, engage in leadership and learning opportunities, and build the confidence and the competence they need to thrive.

We support students’ academic, personal, and professional growth through Accessible Education; Learning Development & Success; Transition, Leadership & Enrichment; and the Writing Support Centre. As valued partners in student learning, our work is situated at the intersection of curricular and co-curricular activities. We help students navigate academic and life transitions, remove barriers to full participation in all aspects of campus life, and contribute to the retention of Western students.

Through our work we strive to help students create an university experience that helps them thrive.

**Responsibilities**:
The Society of Mature Students (SMS) is a community of adult learners. The purpose of the group is to provide social and academic support for mature and transfer students while advocating for issues that impact this diverse cohort.

The SMS Student Coordinator work to reduce or eliminate barriers to inclusion, as well as connecting incoming mature students with campus resources and supports to ensure a successful transition to University.

The SMS Student Coordinator will supervise a team of 2 SMS Team Leaders, and Mentors to ensure they are well-equipped to assist students, by providing training and support, bi-weekly meetings, and coordinating various programs throughout the year including: academic support sessions, exam de-stressors, and family-friendly social events.

The Student Coordinators will also work closely with the Transition, Leadership and Enrichment Program Coordinator to complete administrative tasks, create and follow through on initiatives related to program enhancement, facilitate program promotion to the Western community, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of SMS.

**What will you gain from this role?**
- The knowledge that you’ve helped affirm the needs of mature students in practical ways
- Formal leadership experience: e.g. team building, communication, facilitation
- Program management experience in overseeing logistics of events such as deciding on event type, booking rooms, advertising events, monitoring attendance, evaluating events
- Experience facilitating workshops and events
- Recognition through Western’s Co-Curricular Record (wccr.uwo.ca)
- Make meaningful connections with Western staff and students

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Set up social and educational activities that are of interest to mature students, e.g. time management, essay writing, mindfulness meditation
- Supervising the day-to-day operation of the Society of Mature Students Mentorship Program, providing support and encouragement to first year mature students
- Move forward conversations about concerns mature students raise
- Perform tasks that have been assigned to the best of your ability - ask for help if you need it
- Represent Western Student Experience professionally
- Dedication, integrity, dependability, initiative
- Respect differences of gender, ethnic origin, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation and those with disabilities.
- Enthusiastic and involved member of the Western community
- Organized with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Responsible and able to take initiative
- Strong interpersonal skills

**Position Requirements**:

- Mature student experience of your own at either the undergraduate or graduate levels; minimum of 5 undergraduate courses completed
- Interested in helping other mature students

**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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