Coordinator, Student Development
Key Skills for This Role
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Objectives
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive residence programming model that supports student learning, engagement, well-being, community development, and academic success.
Plan and coordinate residence-wide programs, initiatives, events, recognition activities, and orientation experiences that enhance the student experience and align with Residence Services' strategic priorities.
Lead the administration, operation, and continuous improvement of the Resource HUB and Program Resource Centre, ensuring accessible, inclusive, and effective programming resources and spaces.
Provide supervision, training, guidance, and support to student staff and volunteers involved in programming and community engagement activities, fostering leadership development and program excellence.
Collaborate with Residence Life staff, campus partners, and community organizations to deliver innovative programs and services that address student needs and support institutional goals.
Establish and maintain effective assessment and evaluation practices to measure program outcomes, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement.
Manage assigned budgets, resources, and operational processes to ensure responsible stewardship and effective program delivery.
Represent Residence Services on committees, working groups, and campus initiatives, contributing expertise, providing recommendations, and supporting organizational decision-making.
Foster inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments that encourage student participation, community building, and meaningful engagement across residence communities.
This position requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in program development, implementation and event planning for students in a higher educational or similar environment, or equivalent.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Demonstrated experience with program coordination, implementation, assessment and administrative experience particularly in higher education and residence programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of student development theory.
- Experience with creating and monitoring budgets.
- Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and ability to work effectively with residents and student staff and to provide coaching, leadership and support, including to students from diverse backgrounds (e.g.: Indigenous students, graduate students, international students etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to share information in a collaborative and effective manner.
- Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization principles and the ability to apply them to a residence life and post-secondary environment.
- Use of a trauma informed approach to service delivery and to student engagement work.
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches and principles and ability to apply those to program development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects while working closely and effectively with multiple departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment.
- Proficiency with computer programs and systems (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Canva etc.)
- Some weekend and evening work will be as required for programs and events.
- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
- Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with program coordination, implementation, assessment and administrative experience particularly in higher education and residence programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of student development theory.
- Experience with creating and monitoring budgets.
- Supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and ability to work effectively with residents and student staff and to provide coaching, leadership and support, including to students from diverse backgrounds (e.g.: Indigenous students, graduate students, international students etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to share information in a collaborative and effective manner.
- Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization principles and the ability to apply them to a residence life and post-secondary environment.
- Use of a trauma informed approach to service delivery and to student engagement work.
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches and principles and ability to apply those to program development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects while working closely and effectively with multiple departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment.
- Proficiency with computer programs and systems (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Canva etc.)
- Some weekend and evening work will be as required for programs and events.
- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
- Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. What UVic Offers: To learn more click here
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