Orientation Coordinator

Full-Time Support Staff

Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning and Transitions, the Orientation Coordinator supports the development, coordination, and delivery of university-wide orientation and transition programming to assist new students and their supporters as they transition to Nipissing University. The role uses evidence-informed best practices and assessment data to ensure programs meet key learning objectives related to student success, retention, campus resources, and community standards. The Coordinator also provides support for department-specific orientation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation activities and events in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Work with campus collaborators to identify first‑year student needs throughout the academic year and align orientation programs to set students up for success.
• Oversee necessary event risk management for campus‑wide orientation programs, events, and initiatives that the Coordinator leads.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Application Details

Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4 : 00 p.m., January 9, 2026.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part‑Time Staff Collective Agreement, first consideration is given to internal applicants.

The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self‑identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada; please include a statement in your application identifying whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Accommodation

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier‑free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You may request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.

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