Job Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometers on either side of the Grand River.

Renison invites applications for the full-time, one-year contract position of Student Experience Coordinator (grade 13, starting range $47,680.00 - $59,600.00).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website

Objectives: Reporting to the Assistant Director, Housing and Student Life, the Student Experience Coordinator plans, coordinates, and facilitates the events and activities for students registered in any English Language Institute program. Develops internal (University of Waterloo) and external (Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding region) relations to gain their support to facilitate tours, presentations, and workshops for English language learners. The Student Experience Coordinator aids in hiring Student Staff (Peer Leaders) throughout the year, provides guidance to student volunteers, and oversees some of the duties for the co-operative student staff in the office, as well as performs a variety of accounting and administrative duties under supervision. Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications

• A College Diploma in a related discipline, such as Education, Social Work, Social Development, Leadership, or Higher Education is required. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 1 year of work experience in customer service and working with first-year international students with awareness of the needs of first-year international students and English language learners is required.
• 1 year of experience applying knowledge and understanding of student development theory and student affairs as well as participating in international or cross-cultural living and learning opportunities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated organization and leadership skills.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills developed through customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously (strong project management abilities), while remaining detail oriented and professional.
• Proven initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent problem solving skills, strong judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and diplomacy.
• Ability to approach cross-cultural communication and inter-group dynamics with sensitivity and respect.

Application Instructions

Upload your application package (including, at minimum, a resume and three references) to Interfolio The review of applications will begin on May 24, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be contacted at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked for consent to have an educational and criminal records verification completed, as needed. The criminal records verification indicates the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

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