Program Coordinator; OPAIP

Position: Program Coordinator (OPAIP)
Job Title:

Program Coordinator (OPAIP)

Job Type:  Term Assignment

Department:  Student Affairs

Job Category:  Administrative Management

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted:  27/05/2026

Closing Date:  10/06/2026

Salary:  65,928. Year

Assignment Duration:  19/05/2026 to 01/04/2027

Hours Per Week:  35

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and support initiatives related to outreach, access/transition, and retention of eligible program participants through the Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP) grant.

Design, plan, and implement programs on behalf of Carleton University.

Support administration of programming efforts from internal stakeholders and external community partners.

Qualifications

Knowledge of customer/client services and office administration policies, procedures, and processes.

Previous experience coordinating large scale special events, or student activities in an education setting.

Knowledge of related technology to research, record, analyze, evaluate, present and transfer information to assess effectiveness.

Understanding of student transition and the importance of student engagement.

Understanding of student development theory and intentional program design.

Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions.

Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices.

Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity in a business context.

Education and Experience

Completion of bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Minimum of two years of previous administrative experience.

HR Note and Diversity Statement
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process. Applicants selected for an interview will be prompted to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including women, visible minorities, First Nations peoples, Inuit, Métis, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency, temporary remote work may be required. Applicants must follow all University policies and directives, set up a safe workspace, and safeguard Carleton property. Remote work arrangements will be communicated by the manager when onsite work resumes.

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