Student Engagement Coordinator

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Job Title:
Student Engagement Coordinator

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
Friday, September 20 2024

End Date (if applicable):
**Job Description**:
The Student Engagement Coordinator (SEC) is a member of the Office for Student Engagement team, a sub-unit of the Department of Student Engagement and Athletics. This role is responsible for coordinating the development of a campus culture focused on student leadership, involvement, and service. Specific areas of focus include the development, coordination, and evaluation of new and existing campus-wide programs, workshops, events, providing timely front-line support for student issues or concerns, student involvement advising, and referral service to ensure that students locate and access the resources and support that they require. This role works in a team environment contributing to developing a culture of belonging and connection for Langara students. Evening and weekend work may be required.

This position is responsible for leading and/or supporting the creation and implementation of small and large-scale events that help students make a successful transition into (or back to) college and finding community including, but not limited to New Student Orientation, Parent and Supporter Orientation, Semester Kickoff, VOLT Volunteer Fair and Club’s Day.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Engagement, the SEC works independently under general direction. The position works with teams of student employees and volunteers, often in a supervisory capacity. The incumbent works very close partnership with College staff and faculty, student organizations and student government (LSU), academic departments, and other Student Services departments to coordinate and deliver programming for first-year orientations and transitions, student leadership, volunteer and co-curricular programs that support the holistic development of students.

This role works collaboratively in support of the OSE’s vision to co-create an inclusive, highly engaged campus community where every student has access to a diverse range of meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom where they are welcomed, engaged, and supported.

The following duties may be rotated among the Student Engagement Coordinators and the allocation and diversity of duties may vary, as assigned.

Education & Experience
- Two-year diploma program related to business, education, public administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum four (4) years of leadership and/or volunteer program development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs, events, and workshop experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience coordinating and hosting online meetings and events is preferred
- Recent experience using an integrated information system (e.g. Banner), preferably in a post-secondary setting is an asset
- Experience maintaining web pages using a content management system would be an asset.
- Knowledge of the field of leadership development, volunteer management, student development and related literature and research an asset.

Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- A pro-active, service-oriented attitude, where employee and customer interactions are respectful, service focused, and collegial
- Work independently as well as a member of team to provide information, assistance and related services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to diffuse conflict situations effectively using tact and discretion by responding to issues before they become problematic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and inter-cultural sensitivity with the ability to operate in a collaborative and professional manner with staff, students, faculty, alumni and community partners
- Experience in working with a diverse community and a commitment to equity and inclusiveness
- Ability to exercise independence and sound judgment in performance of duties
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively deliver presentations to large audiences, in both face-to-face and virtual settings
- Demonstrated ability to successfully balance, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects in an active, fast-paced environment, while providing superior, consistent service
- Analytical and problem-sol