Manager, Student Life - Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

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Job Summary:The Manager, Student Life provides leadership, overall direction, planning and administration of Student Life. They promote and coordinate campus-wide engagement programming that emphasizes student growth and life skills development that encourages resiliency and retention.This position participates in defining strategic goals for Student Life and develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures related to the delivery of services for students including the design, development, and facilitation of various elements of first-year transition programming.The manager oversees and maintains numerous budgets and funding sources that support the overall operation of Student Life. The manager liaises with internal and external partners and stakeholders to maintain and improve services to students. The manager reviews and analyzes survey results and provides insight and recommendations to the Associate Director, Student Affairs, to increase student engagement and retention.For more information see the Position Description link above.Qualifications:Undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution required.Five (5) years directly related experience in student engagement programming at the post-secondary level, including one (1) year experience managing teams.Understanding of Student Development Theory.Ability to effectively supervise and lead staff.Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to participate in consultative decision-making.Demonstrated skills in training and program evaluation.Excellent knowledge of MS Office, internet, and e-mail applications.Strong presentation and facilitation skills.Ability to learn new software.Strong organizational and event planning skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to navigate challenging student situations.Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.About UFV:The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-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 BCs 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 [email protected] . 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.Quick Apply

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