Job Description

Student Affairs requires a Coordinator of Transitions and Gateway Program to oversee students, mentors and programming, helping students transition to university life at UPEI. The Coordinator will be an advocate for all students while designing and implementing social and academic programs with a particular focus on the different student populations transitioning to and through, university life. Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the Coordinator of Transitions and Gateway Program will be an essential part of the Student Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Provide academic coaching, meeting with individual students to identify learning needs and assist in developing a plan to achieve academic success
• Develop and implement both in-person and online tutorials and academic workshops for students throughout the year
• Collaborate with other Student Affairs staff and members of the university community to provide programming that supports student retention and success, this may include programming such as New Student Orientation, Grad Week and Campus Life Initiatives
• Develop and enhance on-line programs and resources for students
• Provide academic advising, helping students learn to navigate MyUPEI
• Central point of contact for students in the Gateway Program
• Be a learning strategist for students in the Gateway Program
• Ensure the implementation of individualized student program plans for students in the Gateway Program
• Check progress and conduct evaluation of the recommended strategies on student success of students in the Gateway Program
• Provide opportunities to support students transitioning to UPEI. May include students coming to UPEI from colleges in articulated programs, students arriving to UPEI in second semester and are new to campus, and upper year students who have transferred from other universities
• Hire, train and supervise student assistants and student mentors
• Conduct educational workshops for faculty and staff
• Maintain confidential case records, relevant statistical data and required reporting information
• Perform other responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree; Masters degree in Education preferred (or in progress)
• Minimum 3 years related experience working with students
• Demonstrated experience working with students in a post-secondary environment an asset
• Experience working with students on an individual and group basis
• Experience with program development and management
• Experience writing grants and proposals an asset
• Experience with on-line learning and developing on-line learning opportunities
• Demonstrated experience with providing enhanced support for post-secondary students
• Must have strong communication and empathy skills
• Teaching experience in the following areas: study skills, time management, stress management, communication skills, critical thinking, learning styles and exam preparations
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, organizational and record-keeping skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

University of Prince Edward Island