Manager, Student Life

Job title:

Manager, Student Life

Company

Northwestern Polytechnic

Job description

True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration.Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees.We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, 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 NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences.If you are looking to transform the post-secondary 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, student-centered 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 RequirementsJob RequirementsThe successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related area, a master’s degree is preferred. 3 years of directly related experience is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Experience working within with students post-secondary 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 multi-tasking 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 student-centered culture that is vital to our community.Job RequirementsThe successful candidate will have a two-year 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 multi-tasking 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 ApplyOnly 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 .Thank you for applying to NWP!Appointment Date From:5/1/2025Appointment Date To:Salary Grade$84,953.00 – $120,878.00Organizational UnitNorthwestern PolytechnicLocationGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

Expected salary

$84953 – 120878 per year

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:49:05 GMT

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