Student Coordinator

**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**: Transitions, Leadership, and Enrichment (TLE) supports incoming students and their families through various initiatives, including the Western Launch program. Western Launch aims to assist first-year students in their transition to university life and to equip parents and family members with the tools to support their students effectively. **Responsibilities**: The Family Programming Student Coordinator will play a key role in organizing and implementing programs designed to engage and support parents and family members. What will you gain from this role? - Meeting facilitation and presentation skills to varied audiences - Enhanced communication skills through a variety of mediums - Further development of leadership skills - Experience with event planning and coordination - Enhanced organizational skills Key Responsibilities: - Develop and distribute monthly newsletters for parents and family members in collaboration with campus partners. - Regularly update the Western Launch parent/family member website with essential information and resources. - Support the coordination of in-person programming for Summer 2025. - Support the development and delivery of virtual workshops on a range of topics. - Serve as a liaison between campus partners and Student Experience, fostering strong collaborative relationships. - Track participant attendance at workshops and events - Assist professional staff in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of events and programs. - Deliver presentations to parents and family members, enhancing their understanding of university life. - Foster a positive and inclusive environment that helps participants feel a sense of belonging in the Western community. - Help prepare and finalize program materials and logistics. - Display an energetic and enthusiastic attitude throughout all tasks. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. - Active and engaged member of the Western community. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Demonstrates passion, empathy, and a strong desire to help others. - Experience working with high-needs groups and effectively managing conflict with a customer service focus. - Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and demands simultaneously. - High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Ability to build relationships with campus partners and integrate information from various departments to connect parents and family members with appropriate resources. - Knowledge of the supports and services available to students at Western. - Willingness to learn and expand knowledge of campus resources. - Ability to take direction and provide leadership as needed. - Ability to maintain professional and appropriate relationships with students, parents/family members, and staff. Position Requirements: - Minimum 70% academic average (65% in Engineering) - Western undergraduate or graduate student, main campus only - Completed at least 10 full courses (or equivalent) at Western and continuing education in fall 2024 - Ability to attend work in-person on campus from October 2024 to April 2025 - Previous experience working with Summer Academic Orientation/Community Connections/Western Launch (or equivalent as demonstrated through knowledge of programs and services on campus) - Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge about programs and services at Western Position Specifics: Term Length: Part-time, December 2024 - April 2025, Up to 10 hours/week. Time Commitment: Up to 10 hours per week between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, with some weekends and evenings required. **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**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. **Please Note**: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.