YU Explore Coordinator
Program: YU Explore Program
Job Type: Peer Leader Roles
Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.
Number of Positions Available: 1
Type of Position: Paid
Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour
Employment Term: September 2022-April 2023
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week
Job Description:
The YU Explore program serves all students in the Undeclared Major (UNMA) program by fostering the academic and organizational skills necessary for academic and personal success across all programs. Through group workshops, cohort-based consultation services, and community building events, the YU Explore Coordinator promotes independent learning by working with UNMA students to develop university-level learning skills and strategies, enhanced self-awareness about themselves, and improved academic confidence and success.
The YU Explore Program supports the mandate of York University by contributing to successful transitions to university, retention, engagement, and student academic and personal success. Under the direction of the LA&PS Student Success Team, the YU Explore Coordinators are upper-level students who are energetic and resourceful individuals who facilitate aid and support to UNMA students at York University.
As part of your experience, you will participate in Becoming YU, a program designed to support students in:
- Creating meaningful goals and objectives
- Recognizing the value of their personal, academic and professional experiences
- Identifying their competencies and skills
- Articulating their skills and experiences with confidence.
Becoming YU includes regular meetings with your student employment supervisor/coach for reflecting on your progress and getting valuable feedback.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute the training and development of volunteer YU Explore Peer Mentors
- Conduct weekly check-ins with all YU Explore Peer Mentors who are supporting UNMA students; these check-ins will be informed by LA&PS Peer Mentor Curriculum
- Assist the Student Success Coordinator in the creation and delivery of the YU Explore workshops, social events, and academic support programming
- Responsible for the marketing and promotion of YU Explore program, in collaboration with Vanier’s Office of the College Head, and campus partners (I.e. Vanier Peer Mentors, Ready Set YU, Career Centre, Learning Skills Services, Academic Advising)
- Meet with Student Success Coordinator on a weekly basis
- Build and monitor online learning communities for UNMA students. This may include, but is not limited to eClass, WhatsApp, etc.
- Be available to assist YU Explore Peer Mentors during office hours
- In collaboration with the Vanier College Program Assistant, connect with campus partners to facilitate YU Explore workshops
- In collaboration with Vanier College Program Assistant, create both fall and winter workshop schedules for YU Explore
- Ensure dissemination and collection of YU Explore assessment pieces, including but not limited to, York Orientation Day pre-surveys, event post-surveys, post-semester survey
- Attend all Peer Mentor Community of Practice (PMCOP) meetings
- Contribute to the development of a communications/social media strategy (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) for the YU Explore Program in collaboration with the Vanier Peer Mentors and Ready Set YU Peer Mentors
- Update and monitor YU Explore webpage on the Vanier College website
- In collaboration with Student Success Team, submit a year-end report for the YU Explore program
- Attend all necessary training sessions and meetings, as identified by the Student Success Team
- Facilitate Becoming YU check-ins for YU Explore Peer Mentors
- Assist in the preparation of the UNMA year-end report by collating data collected throughout the term through consultation metrics, Peer Mentor engagement, workshop feedback, etc.
- Complete other administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current and continuing undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants who have declared a major from the Undeclared Majors program or a current Undeclared Major student)
- High academic standing
- Previous relevant experience with peer mentoring, tutoring or other peer support at a post-secondary, preferably university level
- Previous experience as a Peer Mentor is preferred
- Previous experience in the YU Explore program is preferred
Skills Required
- Experience-based knowledge of effective study strategies and learning skills
- Extensive knowledge of York University and Vanier College specific resources
- Ability to liaise with campus partners including but not limited to: Learning Skills Services, Career Centre, and LA&PS Academic Advising
- Sensitivity to and awareness of the academic support needs of students
- Ability to work supportively with students in a confidential and professional manner
- Demonstrated commitment to peer academic support and the value of post-secondary education
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Some graphic design/artistic ability, marketing and/or communications background
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
- Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students
- Students who are a good fit for this position are dynamic, 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
Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume