STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST, Student Success Centre, Student Success Centre, Orillia ON

STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

Location:  Orillia, ON

Student Success Centre

Full-Time, Permanent

Student Success Centre

Under the direction of the Director, Student Success, the Student Success Specialist (SSS) will provide opportunities for students to participate in the Lakehead community and support students in discovering, planning for, and achieving academic and career goals.

The SSS will oversee a variety of student success programs, events, and supports that contribute to the overall retention rates of the University while improving student experience and satisfaction. The role has specific responsibilities relating to orientation and transition programming, student success advising, leadership development, and other student engagement services.

QUALIFICATIONS

•           Post-secondary degree in a related field;

•           3 years of related experience, ideally within a post-secondary environment;

•           Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in dealing with difficult and sensitive issues;

•           Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills;

•           Excellent organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills;

•           Ability to further the culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Lakehead University;

•           Knowledge of services available to students and understanding of the student life cycle, and student development theory;

•           Ability to work well in a team and independently;

•           Passion for student leadership development;

•           Knowledge of budget monitoring, risk management, and event planning;

•           Experience in marketing and communications for events and information campaigns;

•           Knowledge of services available to students and the student life cycle; and,

•           Experience adopting new technologies, including office, event and social media applications.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by February 22, 2023.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.