Student Life Coordinator

**About Us** The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education also makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a modern and progressive institution that prioritizes diversity, opens doors to those often overlooked and provides pathways to successful careers. Yorkville Education LP launched in 2004 with a simple idea: to offer people in search of a purposeful path with the flexible, rigorous and career-focused degrees they need to succeed. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our online and on-campus graduates from both Yorkville University and Toronto Film School with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers seek out. Every member of our team - from the President, right on down to the newest hire - shares a passion for learning, teaching and growing, both as individuals and as a collective. While our focus remains on providing our students with transformative, accessible and flexible higher education pathways, we also nurture an inclusive, supportive and genuinely kind work environment for our employees in three provinces. If you want to help transform the Canadian post-secondary education landscape and shine a light on academic excellence, please join us. **Who we need**: The **_Student Life Coordinator_** supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of a variety of programs designed to promote the engagement of our students. This role promotes school community development, retention, students’ personal growth, acclimation to campus community, and development and oversight of student clubs, sports, and societies. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that can make a true difference in our students’ lives. **What you will do**: - Planning, implementing, and assessing various on and off-campus co-curricular events. - Coordinating, promoting, and facilitating all Student Life activities. - Supervising and coordinating the student ambassador program. - Lead workshops promoting positive mental health, food security and inclusion. - Engaging with students regularly to ensure a positive student experience. - Provide ongoing training and professional development for all student employees. - Coaching Student Ambassadors in the use of online platforms, including but not limited to: Zoom, Instagram Live, & Discord. - Developing marketing, digital content, promotional materials for student life programming - Ability to accurately record interaction data across platforms and services. - Advising and development of clubs, sports, and societies. - Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with various stakeholders. - Making referrals to appropriate resources and services. - Coordinate with relevant staff to ensure campus and off-site events have adequate resources and safety protocols. **What you bring**: - Bachelor's degree from a recognizable institution (preference will be given Master holders). - Recent direct experience working and liaising with post-graduate level students. - Experience with event planning and coordination. - Strong interpersonal skills and a strong interest in well-being, inclusion, and accessibility. - Experience with development, implementation, and delivery of co-curricular activities - Ability to be both self-directed and coachable. - Thrive when working in teams and with people from a diverse range of experiences. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work. - Excellent attention to detail. - Have an interest in learning about what individuals, schools, institutions, and societies can do to support the growth of a vibrant community both at Yorkville University and beyond. - Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). - _Advanced_ skills using social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) for student communications and outreach purposes. - Ability to exercise tact and sound judgment in dealing with others’ difficult issues. - Graphic design skills _highly_ desirable, but not required - This position _must_ be present on campus throughout the work week and able to work flexible hours. Some after hours and Saturday work may be needed. **What’s in it for you**: We provide a transformative, accessible, and flexible higher education environment. Our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations. - Health Benefits - Dental Coverage - Competitive Salary - Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment - Incentives and rewards - Career growth - Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs - Employee and Family Assistance Program **What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville Education?**