Manager Student Life

True North
As the largest postsecondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and collaboration.

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While our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is evergrowing we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

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If you are looking to transform the postsecondary landscape with polytechnic education research and partnerships Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Manager Student Life is an administrator within the School of Students. The Manger reports to the Dean of Students and manages various direct reports. The priority and role of the Manager Student Life is to manage student services and support growth in the areas of student; resident housing mental health wellness and recreation and recruitment.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Promote sound studentcentered services delivery.
• Manage and mentor staff
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and students
• Recruit supervise and evaluate staff
• Promote services available within Student Life portfolio
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance student experience
• Engage students to assess needs and coordinate services
• Streamline processes through innovation to facilitate ease of accessing Student Life services
• Identify new Student Life service opportunities
• Establish Residence Student Life program
• Responsible for Student Life Budget implementation
• Collaborate with Business Services Advisor for financial reporting and planning
• Approve the purchase and allocation of resources
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or duties specific to the area of responsibility.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree in a related area a masters degree is preferred. 3 years of directly related experience is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.Necessaryskills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Experience working within with students postsecondary setting is preferred.
• Leadership and mentorship experience with demonstrated ability to manage a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Zoom and any
• student information systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage a large budget.
• Is creative innovative and takes advantage of opportunities while recognizing the necessity of working
• within limited resources.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• A high level of integrity confidentiality professionalism and accountability.

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs a competitive salary and compensation package and a studentcentered culture that is vital to our community.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a twoyear diploma from the following fields Communication Public Relations Journalism Marketing. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multitasking skills;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at.

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