Student Success Coordinator

**Purpose**:
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) is the largest Faculty at York University with over 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and almost 100 programs delivered through 25 Departments, Schools and Colleges, plus the IBM Markham Learning Site. York University is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive excellence in promoting and enhancing student success. Through innovative course design, diverse experiential education and learning opportunities, and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that have an impact on the world.Reporting to the Manager, Student Success, LA&PS Colleges, the Student Success Coordinator works with the LA&PS Colleges Heads and team to deliver excellence in supporting and championing students and their success. The Coordinator is responsible for participating in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of student success and retention programs and coordinates the effective integration of programs across the student life-cycle from prospective student, to beginning alumni engagement for students within the LA&PS Colleges: Founders College, McLaughlin College, New College and Vanier College. This includes new student transition programs, peer assisted learning programs, peer mentorship, programs focusing on student leadership and development, and providing direct student support through one on one and group student success coaching. The Coordinator closely collaborates with the LA&PS Colleges team to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to student engagement and success during the phases of. Recruitment and Conversion, Transition, Academic Orientation, First Year, the Middle Years and Upper Year. The Coordinator also collaborates with various campus resource partners within LA&PS, including the Academic Advising Centre, and broader York University units such as Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD), Student Counseling & Development (SCD), Student Accessibility Services (SAS), Learning Commons, the Career Centre and Athletics & Recreation, as partners in student success. The Coordinator closely collaborates with the LA&PS Colleges team in the coordination of the recruitment, selection, training, and oversight of all working and volunteering students who are assigned to the high priority student success programs. Working closely with the Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the operational elements of program planning including, but not limited to the detailed annual development of operational plans, the analysis and reporting of evaluation data. The Coordinator works closely with their manager to develop programs that are evidence based, theoretically informed and measurable. The Coordinator will support the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and York University, and understands how their efforts contribute to the goals and objectives of the Colleges/Schools/Departments, the Faculty and the University more broadly. The incumbent will also contribute to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration and continuous improvement, that embraces diversity and fosters inclusion.

**Education**:
University degree inclusive of courses in a field related to student development theories, student engagement, leadership studies, adult learning and/or training, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks, plus relevant specialized education or training. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Advanced education at the graduate level and certification, such as Supplemental Instruction (Peer Assisted Study Session), would be an asset.

**Experience**:
Two (2) years recent related work experience developing, implementing and facilitating student-centred programs designed to support student engagement, student leadership and student success in higher education. Advanced knowledge of student development theories specializing in student leadership, engagement and success in higher education. Experience in developing, implementing and coordinating events. Experience in evaluating student success programs. Proven experience drafting documents, reports and communications for a variety of audiences. Familiarity with National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and Beginning College (University) Survey of Student Experience (BSSE). Experience in coordinating the work of peer leaders and/or Work/Study students.

**Skills**:
Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Student centred and customer service oriented. Strong relationship cultivation, building and maintenance skills. Excellent written communication skills and experience in writing re