Job Summary
The Coordinator, Student Support promotes and coordinates campus-wide student support programming and case management which emphasizes student development and encourages academic success, resiliency, and retention.
The Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, supporting and facilitating various elements of student support programming for at risk students.
The Coordinator, Student Support works collaboratively with campus partners such as Faculty, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, the Academic Success Centre, Counselling, the Centre for Accessibility Services and other professional units and colleagues from across campus.
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
A minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in at-risk student programming and support at the post-secondary level.
Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Course Required.
Training in Mental Health First Aid preferred.
Excellent active listening and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive situations and conversations with empathy and tact.
A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to participate in consultative decision-making.
Demonstrated skills and experience in program design and delivery, including associated training and program evaluation.
Experience in designing, promoting and delivering peer-to-peer support programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
Able to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and make appropriate decisions.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, and excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and web applications.
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
