Job Description

This new position was developed to assist incoming SOVA students in their transition to living in Dawson City: they will act as the first point of contact for new students to Dawson during the first few weeks of the school year, and, with the support of SOVA\'s administrative team and faculty, remain a supportive first point of contact for students throughout the school year.

Additionally, this role will provide support to SOVA\'s Administrative Officer as needed, and work with the Program Director and Administrative Officer to manage and create content for SOVA\'s social media platforms.

Rate: (Casual Support Level 6) $ 31.45/ hour

10 hours per week, with possibility of more hours during first and final weeks of each term.

Start date: Between August 21 and August 28, 2023
End date: April 26, 2024
Total contract: 320 hours

Expected duties include:

• Assisting with all things related to incoming students transitioning to living in Dawson City

• Be the first point of contact for arriving students
• Weekly group check-ins with students to assist with topics related to the start of the school term, budgeting, what to bring, settling in Dawson
• Possibility of meeting one-on one with students requiring specific support
• Assisting with any student issues, relating issues to faculty/staff, as needed
• Assisting students with resolving any accommodation related issues, as needed
• Communicate with students via YukonU email
• Directing students towards the appropriate YukonU resources, departments, and IT assistance, as needed
• Attending bi-weekly staff meetings in-person at SOVA

• Working with the Program Director and Administrative Officer to manage all social media platforms, including planning, scheduling, creating content, and posting
• Providing support for the Administrative Officer, as needed, including:

• Assisting with organizing orientation activities & field trips
• other administrative duties as required

Expectations:

The SOVA Student Liaison must live in Dawson City.

The SOVA Student Liaison will hold in-person office hours at SOVA once a week between Monday - Friday (anticipated 1 afternoon a week).

The SOVA Student Liaison should be familiar with supports and activities available to the community.

The SOVA Student Liaison should be familiar with health and mental health supports available to the students through Yukon University and within Dawson City.
Ideally the SOVA Student Liaison will have a solid understanding of the Yukon SOVA Foundation Year Program.

Send a resume and short (~250 word) cover letter to

Apply by Friday, August 18th

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yukon University