RATE OF PAY: $16.55 per hour
SUMMER HOURS OF WORK: Position not available in the Summer term
FALL/WINTER HOURS OF WORK: TBD
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Student Success and Stakeholder Engagement and/or a College Head, the Special Projects Coordinator is a student leader who is responsible for supporting all special projects for the Student Success team and Calumet and Stong Colleges’ Offices. The Special Projects Coordinator will work with a team of student leaders who are forging new paths in student success programs.
Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the Manager, Student Success and Stakeholder Engagement and/or a College Head, and may also work in cooperation with the Heads of Calumet and Stong Colleges, the Director, Student & Academic Services & Strategic Initiative, the Student Success Coordinators, the Administrative & Events Coordinator, various university partners, and student organizations.
Work Performed – Basic Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews all Calumet and Stong Colleges materials related to student success
- Meets with Calumet and Stong Colleges leaders (Heads of Colleges, staff leaders and student leaders) to gain an understanding of the vision and the work currently being undertaken within the Colleges
- Conducts literature searches and environmental scans and writes reports related student success
- Communicates with college administration and faculty members and attends all Calumet College and Stong College Offices’ team meetings as required
- Assists in analyzing the effectiveness of the student success program, e.g., evaluation forms, reflection exercises, etc.
- Maintains and updates a policy and procedures manual related to student success programs
- Participates in mandatory training and office orientation
- Maintains and updates a comprehensive set of records
- Consistently acts as a role model by abiding by the Student Code of Conduct; takes a proactive approach in building a community based on mutual respect, consideration and open-mindedness.
- Assists in the planning and execution of on-campus events including creating event materials and presentations and monitors registration for events
- Attends all training sessions and meetings, unless in direct conflict with a class, including regular update meetings with supervisor. Informs supervisor of any conflicts well in advance if attendance is not possible
- Liaises with appropriate partners to develops and maintain event management and project plans
- Completes other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications:
- A commitment to student engagement, learning and peer mentorship
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent technical skills related to communications
- Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (excel), word processing and PowerPoint
- Experience managing multiple projects is as asset
- Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in peer leading situations
- Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (Excel), word processing and knowledge of PowerPoint is required
- Experience in program design or policy planning is an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Forms, MachForms and/or Event Brite (or desire to learn) is an asset
- Demonstrated participation in and/or knowledge of Student Success Programs at Calumet and Stong Colleges is required
- Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students and of campus life.
- Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
- Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on new initiatives
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a team with students, volunteers, staff and faculty
- Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of Emotional Intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills
To learn more about our Student Success programs please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/student-success-programs/