Retention Coordinator (12 month contract)

• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of 100 international student participants in their final year of study working with member institutions and internal EduNova marketing.
• Act as the main point of contact for prospective and selected students EduNova members mentors employers and other stakeholders for the Capstone program.
• Conduct student needs assessments and augment program milestones and workplans accordingly to fill gaps and address emerging student needs.
• Organize and implement program milestones activities and in person/online events according to workplan. This includes workshops/ webinars program kick-off/ retreat intercultural training and support networking and social events BEST conference graduation etc.
• Monitor and keep track of student progress on milestones.
• Update and share information to ensure students are accessing appropriate resources at their respective campus including updating campus asset map.
• Maintain regular communication with students through email (routine newsletters etc.) and custom app (iCent) and work with the iCent team to keep the program dashboard up to date.
• Monitor and work within set program budget - including sourcing and negotiating with vendors/ service providers as needed throughout the program managing program expenses to budget and keeping record of expenses in provided budget template.
• Recruit and actively support mentors in their involvement with the program maintaining great relationships.
• Engage program alumni in activities to support current students and understand how the program contributed to their career journey.
• Engage employers - including organizing networking opportunities with students and recruiting employers to participate as needed.
• Contribute to funder required reporting - of activities according to workplan impact of those activities and budget.
• Work with EduNovas marketing team/firm in support of program activities.
• Support other EduNova initiatives and team members from time to time as needed.

Youre aligned with EduNovas mission and/or this program resonates with you. Youre excited about working with a small team that both collaborates and works independently towards common goals in an environment where your actions create impact. Youre excited about what were doing and the opportunities of working in the evolving landscape of international education meaning youre likely comfortable navigating in ambiguity and enjoy coming up with creative solutions to challenges.

Specific qualifications include:

• Any diploma/degree with a focus on Business Business Administration Project Managment Entrepreneurship and/or Management and/or equivalent experience.
• Between 1-3 years experience related to program planning/coordination.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills- you are professional and effective in working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Youre comfortable working independently and know how to effectively manage your time and stay organized.
• Youre a natural problem solver - you look for solutions not just problems.
• Youre constantly looking at what can be improved and take initiative.
• Strong technical skill in MS Office or similar programs.
• Comfortable managing documents in cloud environments.
• A valid drivers license and the ability to travel across the province.

EduNova located in Halifax Nova Scotia is a provincial co-operative association of education providers - the only one of its kind in Canada. EduNovas mission is to champion Nova Scotia as a leader in the international student experience while advancing social and economic growth in the province. Its membership is comprised of colleges universities language schools and K-12 public and independent schools that work together to bring students from all over the world to Nova Scotia - to study stay and thrive.

At EduNova our goal is to transform Nova Scotia through international education - where students study stay and thrive. Through collaboration with members and partners we position Nova Scotia as the priority destination for international students while advancing social and economic growth in our province. We are here to support international students through every step of their journey.

This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team working with an incredible network of post-secondary education professionals. Our team members also enjoy:

• Hybrid working environment with opportunities to travel througout Nova Scoita
• Full time hours occasional events during evenings and weekends
• Competitive compensation $50000/year for this role
• RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive health dental and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation
• Birthdays off