Xplore Project Coordinator

Position Title: Xplore Program Coordinator
Department:Student Career Centre
Position Type: Part-Time TERM (20 hours/week From January 5 2026 to February 20 2025)
Classification: MPE
Salary: $25.02/hour
Posting Date:December 5 2025
Closing Date: December 15 2025at 1:00 PM AST

Position Description

The Xplore Program supports first-year students as they begin building a foundation for intentional learning experiences that can support academic success educational development and long-term career resilience. Through a structured three-week series of workshops scheduled outside of regular course hours students explore their strengths values interests and goals; strengthen reflective practices; and develop tools to help them make informed choices about their curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. Xplore is grounded in a strengths-based growth-oriented approach that encourages students to recognize their capacities build resilience and learn through experience. Anchored in StFXs longstanding commitment to service social justice community-engaged learning and the common good the program helps students begin identifying opportunities they may wish to explore next in their academic and co-curricular journeys. Xplore integrates the core components of career resilience self-knowledge adaptability reflective practice and decision confidence throughout all three weeks of the program.

The program will be delivered over the span of three weeks (January 11 to February 4 2026) with a chance for students to make up any missed sessions in the fourth week. Each week students will complete in-class activities that develop awareness exploration and application of the topic for the week. The schedule: Sunday 3:00pm (x 5) 4:00pm (x 5) 6:00pm 7:00pm (x 5) and 8:00pm (x 5); Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm (x 2); and Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm (x 2).

The Xplore Program Coordinator will take the lead role in executing the communications plan assisting with getting students registered in the Xplore program troubleshooting issues overseeing the 6-7 student facilitators act as a backup facilitator if needed and working collaboratively to ensure smooth delivery of the program once it begins in January. This role is ideal for someone who is organized detail-oriented and enjoys working in a student-focused environment. This role will report to the Acting Director Experiential Learning Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of promotional materials and sharing communication with all stakeholders.
• Take the lead in overseeing the execution of the communications strategy for the Xplore program (e.g. email reminders updates website updates follow-ups).
• Assist with overseeing the 900 student registration process through LibCal and troubleshooting student registration questions.
• Reviews the programs curriculum & training manual. Provides curriculum and facilitator feedback after Xplore is completed.
• Assist in the development of the Xplore Moodle page.
• Respond to student inquiries and provide general program information.
• Support the student facilitators with in-class setup and administrative needs.
• Maintain program records and assist with data entry when needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Have a post-secondary degree or diploma in business technology education or other related area.
• Two to three years experience in providing career related guidance/support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office familiar with Moodle and willing to learn LibCal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an administrative or student services role is an asset.

To apply for this opportunity click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references.

StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq 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 Mikmaq) 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 People and Culture at or .

Aboutthe Departments of Diversity Engagement Centre Dr. Agnes Calliste Academic & Cultural Centre Kiknu: The Indigenous Student Centre and the Coady International Institute and Student Career Centre

Diversity Engagement Centre offers advising that aids students transitioning into and through university and recognizes that students have a variety of needs in the many distinct communities within the broader StFX community. The university aims to foster an environment of cultural competency and diversity through a variety of programs and one-on-one assistance which encourages student academic and personal success. These include gender and sexual diversity advising Indigenous student affairs and African-descent student affairs.

Dr. Agnes Calliste Academic & Cultural Centre gives all Black students access to a space dedicated to success growth and empowerment while also offering invaluable support through its peer mentors. One of the centres most special offerings is its connection to African culture through events like drumming sessions experiences that remind of heritage resilience and shared history.

Kiknu: the Indigenous Student Centre in partnership with regional Indigenous communities to ensure Indigenous students are supported and connected to their learning environment academically culturally and socially. We help Indigenous students adjust to the challenges of university life while creating an awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history in the greater campus community.

Coady International Institute is committed to accompanying generations of global leaders skilled in the application of citizen-led asset-based and community-driven leadership for economic and social collaboration with partners in Canada and across the globe the Institute is committed to reducing poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies building resilient communities and promoting social accountability and good governance.

The Student Career Centre (SCS) offers career coaching career information and employment services to all StFX students. Throughout the academic year the SCS offers a variety of events and programs to help students make informed career decisions and develop effective job search strategies. Some examples include workshops on career planning resumé writing job search interview skills and job fairs. Employment-related services include advertising new graduate summer and on-campus jobs as well as employer and school information

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching exceptional hands-on research opportunities and global exchanges -- all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and 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 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more visit .

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 or .

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