Youth and Student Pathways Coordinator

Youth Employment and Student Pathways Coordinator

Job Category: Managerial and Professional Staff

Requisition Number: CAREE

Position Title: Youth Employment and Student Pathways Coordinator
Department: Centre for Experiential Learning
Position Type: Full-time, Term
Classification: MPE, Band D
Salary Range: $57,583 - $70,356 (37.5 hours/week), as of July 1, 2026
Posting Date: June 24, 2026
Closing Date: July 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM AST

Nova Scotia
St. Francis Xavier University
4130 University Avenue
Antigonish, NS , CAN

St. Francis Xavier University is expanding institution-wide experiential learning and student pathway initiatives designed to strengthen student engagement, graduate outcomes, and career readiness.

The Youth Employment & Student Pathways Coordinator will support student career development, experiential learning awareness, and employment readiness initiatives within the Centre for Experiential Learning (CEL). The role will contribute to the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) and support the development and delivery of XPLORE, a university-wide student development and career exploration pathway focused on self-discovery, career exploration, experiential learning, academic decision-making, and student success.

Working collaboratively with campus partners, faculty, alumni, employers, and students, the Coordinator will assist with student programming, events, communications, engagement initiatives, and pathway development activities that support student success and workforce readiness.

This position may be especially well suited for individuals interested in student engagement, experiential learning, career development, human resources, event coordination, or higher education administration.

Student Programming & Engagement

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of student-facing workshops, events, and engagement activities.
• Assist with the development of programming focused on career exploration, experiential learning, and student pathways.
• Help support student participation, outreach, and engagement strategies.

Contribute to the development of materials, resources, and communications for students.

Youth Employment Initiative (YEI)

• Assist with coordination and administration related to the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), with a focus on supporting historically excluded and underrepresented student populations with career and employment related inquiries.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of students participating in part-time placement opportunities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students participating in YEI-supported placements for African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaw, and Indigenous students.
• Help foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-centred environment that supports student confidence, engagement, and preparation for future employment opportunities.
• Monitor student engagement and provide ongoing support throughout placement experiences.
• Liaise with employers, community partners, and campus stakeholders involved in student placements.
• Assist with placement matching, communications, scheduling, and troubleshooting.
• Support development of student resources, orientation materials, and placement documentation.
• Track participation data, placement outcomes, and program activity information.
• Assist with reporting, evaluation, and documentation related to funded initiatives and student outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of YEI programming and student support processes, particularly related to student access, participation, and inclusion.

XPLORE Student Development and Career Exploration Programming

XPLORE is a student development and career exploration pathway that supports students in building self-awareness, exploring academic and career possibilities, engaging with experiential learning opportunities, developing reflective skills, and making informed decisions throughout their university journey.

• Coordinate the development and delivery of the XPLORE program and related student learning initiatives.
• Support workshops and activities focused on self-awareness, strengths identification, goal setting, career exploration, and…