Coordinator,Off-Campus Initiatives Job Kitchener area,Waterloo Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Location: Waterloo

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Off-Campus Initiatives, the Coordinator, Off-Campus Initiatives is responsible for the coordination of staff, programs, projects, and resources designed to enhance the student experience for off-campus students on the Waterloo campus. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of student staff and volunteers. They will focus on implementing programming and services related to off-campus living, including the Laurier Off-Campus University Student (LOCUS) program, and the off-campus housing support program.

This role is based on the Waterloo campus but will require occasional travel to Brantford and Milton. This role also requires regular evening and weekend work.

Accountabilities

Student Leadership Development

Recruit, hire, train, develop, support, evaluate, appreciate, and coordinate LOCUS student staff and Student Housing Ambassadors.

Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.

Chair regular student staff meetings and coordinate frequent one-on-ones to increase communication, and staff development.

Coordinate a successful onboarding of all student staff, including a summer program.

Coordinate meaningful opportunities for student staff and volunteers to build upon their skillset and develop as a student leader at Laurier.

Focus on the leadership and personal development of off-campus students by providing targeted support, mentorship, and resources.

Support the well-being of all student staff and volunteers and triage/elevate to coordinated care support when appropriate.

Coordinate the development and implementation of a first year off-campus student council in collaboration with Residence Education.

Work with the Manager, Off-Campus Initiatives to develop programs, workshops, and events that focus on developing student's skillset.

Actively seek out new opportunities for students to gain leadership experience on campus.

Develop and implement strategies to enhance the engagement and sense of community for off-campus students.

Orientation & Transition

Coordinate programming for off-campus first year students to transition to the program and transition out of the program at the end of each academic year.

Consult with the Students' Union in planning orientation week, ensuring that the off-campus student experience is considered and represented in the planning stages.

Coordinate the LOCUS programming, information, and representation with the Laurier 101 program.

Coordinate, plan and facilitate the Off-Campus Welcome Day.

In collaboration with key campus departments, host specific orientation. programming focused on the off-campus first year experience.

In collaboration with the Coordinator, Student Life & Experience develops an opt-in process for mature and transfer students to join the LOCUS program.

Be an active participant in the planning and coordination of Winter Orientation programming.

Student Programming

Oversee the planning, development, and execution of programs and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience for off-campus students.

Support the development of programming to meet the needs of off-campus first-year students.

Supervise the LOCUS student-led programming ensuring responsible spending, risk management processes, and general programming support as required.

Coordinate LOCUS' involvement in larger-scale programming initiatives like volunteer appreciation, Thrive Week events, Keep Calm & Study On programs.

Track and monitor student staff programming expenses and spending as outlined by the manager.

Create and update documents and reports to monitor program growth, challenges, and successes.

Foster a collaborative partnership with Residence Education to strengthen and enhance the programming and experience for off-campus students within the First Year Leadership Program.

Off-Campus Housing Support

Create awareness and an on-campus presence focused on supporting students with off-campus housing needs.

Develop and facilitate international onboarding to advise students on off-campus housing best practices.

Maintain partnerships with Legal Care, Department…