Job Description

July 10, 2024COORDINATOR (GENDER JOURNEYS) (BAND LEVEL 7)
Student Wellness and Counselling Centre
(Contractual Position to May 30, 2025)The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approvalDUTIES
The Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) helps students to thrive at Memorial University by providing a range of resources to meet the health and well-being needs of currently registered students. A full-service health clinic, counselling services, and wellness program are the primary focus.Gender Journeys is an all-inclusive community-based support group for individuals who identify at various points along the gender spectrum (example: transgender, gender-queer, gender nonconforming). We offer a safe and therapeutic space where members can process their feelings and thoughts about relevant issues associated with gender. The group also aims to facilitate physical, social, and emotional impacts of gender transition and to create a space to foster community support and connection. It is a safe meeting place for all Trans and gender diverse people.Reporting into the Medical Lead of the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre, the successful candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and facilitating sessions according to the Gender Journeys curriculum. Duties include recruiting and advertising the Gender Journeys support group for students of Memorial University; screening for potential group members; arranging guest speakers and consultants within the group; preparing budgets for sessions in collaboration with the Administrative Staff Specialist III; completing an evaluation of the Gender Journeys program; and performing other related duties and interventions as required.QUALIFICATIONSExperience (1-2 years) in support group coordination; completion of an Undergraduate degree in a related field of study; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer populations; demonstrated understanding of heterosexism, cissexism, and other oppressions and how they impact individuals, families, institutions, and communities; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; experience developing workshops, presentations, and engagement sessions both in person and on virtual platforms; strong work ethic and standard of service; effective analytical skills; effective communication skills; and strong research/program evaluation skills.There is a requirement to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police and a Vulnerable Sector Check, educational documents, and registration/licensure as applicable.SALARY $54,770 - $82,150 per annum (Management and Professional)CLOSING DATE July 25, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NSTAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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