Job Duties / Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties Under the direction of the Manager, Student Experience, the Student Engagement Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for all students and for helping students navigate the non-academic aspects of their polytechnic experience, particularly in their first year.

The Coordinator collaborates with all campus programs to plan and manage orientation and transition events for new students as well as complementary orientation and student engagement initiatives that support students throughout the year. Because student life happens both on- and off-campus, the Coordinator also builds relationships with external contacts to help students access resources in the community. In addition to orientation-related program planning, implementation and assessment, the Coordinator assists with other campus events and contributes to the development of student communications. This position will travel between campus locations across the province and participate in events supporting student success.

As a champion for the well-being and success of all students, the Coordinator consults with Indigenous Strategy and International Education to ensure that initiatives engage and support Indigenous and international students. The Coordinator also works closely with the campus Wellness team to promote student engagement with the institution’s wellness model. To identify gaps in addressing student needs, the Coordinator evaluates student life programming, works with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Association (SPSA) and recommends opportunities to further enrich the student experience for all Saskatchewan Polytechnic students.

As data and trends emerge in our understanding of our applicant and student’s experience at Sask Polytech, the Coordinator will contribute to ideas and improvements in our Student Experience Framework and planning. Tracking and monitoring areas for improved services and supports are key to the success of all students and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1. A diploma in Human Sciences, Marketing / Communications, or Public Relations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

2. Two years’ experience in event planning, programming related to successful transitioning to post-secondary studies, new resident settlement support programming (i.e. housing, transportation, community services access), or other related support programming in the field of post-secondary student affairs.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of a client / student-centered approach to provision of front-line support services.

4. Ability to analyze, solve problems, assess and interpret findings and make recommendations.

5. Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to present, interpret, summarize, and document information for varying audiences.

6. Ability to work independently on multiple initiatives and manage priorities and deadlines.

7. Ability to maintain website content and create external social media posts and knowledge of common software packages.

8. Ability to create and balance event and programming budgets.

9. Effective interpersonal skills.

10. Effective communication (written and oral) skills.

11. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

12. Valid Class 5 driver’s license. Desired QSA Required Competencies