Posted: May 10, 2023
Application Closes: May 24, 2023
Manager, Student Development and Engagement
Student Life Office
Professional Staff Group Regular Full-Time
Classification: Band D
Salary Rate: $52,174-63,742 (based on 37.5 hour/week)
Overview
St. Francis Xavier University is a top-ranking Canadian university seeking a Manager, Student Development and Engagement to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Student Life, the Manager, Student Development & Engagement designs, develops, implements, and evaluates programs that meet the continually changing needs of StFX's students, with a focus on increasing student involvement, engagement, and development. The Manager will lead the collaboration with campus partners in the development and implementation of annual program plans guided by the first-year experience framework and strategic priorities for the department of Student Life.
The Manager, Student Development and Engagement has a primary objective to effectively communicate to and engage students in the programs and services offered that contribute to their overall academic success and personal development. The nature of this work will require that they work variable hours so that they are often present at campus events which take place in the evenings and some weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and renew content for educational and community development programs for student development, including the Xaverian Community Foundations modules, new student transition, substance harm reduction, and personal development.
- Coordinate planning for high impact days to engage students in safer alternatives and promote harm reduction and community respect.
- Hire, train and supervise a team of Community Educators (CEs), student leaders responsible for assisting with the design and delivery of a campus wide FYE program plan and framework.
- Lead the substance harm reduction strategy, including chairing the PEP-AH campus committee, acting as the Keep It Social liaison, and participating on related Atlantic regional committees.
- Participate in the leadership, planning, and a rotation to supervise the Bloomfield Hub one evening per week (7- 11pm)
- Regularly throughout the academic cycle, liaise with campus resources to promote them and ensure awareness of services available to students
- Collaborate with the Student Services leadership team to develop common curriculum for student mentors and deliver the training to student leaders.
- Assist the Manager, Restorative Practices and Student Conduct to develop and facilitate educational outcomes for students, with a focus on student development.
Qualifications
- A Masters degree (focus on Education, Curriculum design, Student Affairs, Social Work or related) with at least 3-5 years experience working in the area of student development.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of approachability and empathy.
- Excellent intercultural communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work positively in diverse communities.
- Understanding the importance of community engagement and accountability.
- Mental Health First Aid training and experiencing addressing mental health crisis' considered an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentorship and coaching skills.
- Excellent communication and good judgement under pressure.
Application Instructions
Applications will be received until 1 pm AST on May 24, 2023. To apply please submit a letter of application and a resume in confidence to Human Resources, StFX University at careers@stfx.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.
About the Student Life Office
The Student Life Office works closely with other areas on campus to connect students to programs and people that help them succeed. We believe that the StFX community can be a sustainable, healthy, safe and vibrant place for students to live and learn and we provide connections to people and opportunities to make that vision possible.
We strive to provide a positive space for all students to feel welcome and included in the wider StFX and Antigonish community. Academic success should always be students number one priority, a close second should be getting involved in the community around them.
About StFX
Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience - outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges - all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.
In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca
About Antigonish, Nova Scotia
The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.
For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.
