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Coordinator, Community Development (EDI)

RATE OF PAY: $17.75 per hour*

SUMMER HOURS OF WORK: Up to 10 hours per week

FALL/WINTER HOURS OF WORK: TBD

*Confirmation of positions and wages are subject to approval

Job Description

The Community Development Coordinator is a student leader who is responsible for supporting Community Engagement projects and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) initiatives for the Student Success team and Calumet and Stong Colleges’ Offices. Consistent with the Colleges 2020-2025 strategic plan, the coordinator contributes to advancing the Colleges strategic priority D: Promoting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Citizenship. The Colleges have committed to the following sub-priorities: D1. Recognize barriers and promote solutions by advocating for and empowering historically underserved student groups, including but not limited to, Black, those with dis/abilities, first generation, Indigenous, immigrant, international, mature, and racialized D2. Build student and community capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC’s Call to Action) D3. Learn from and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities to promote Indigenous knowledge and traditions D4. Collaborate with campus and community partners to recognize and affirm the different facets and intersectionalities of diversity, including but not limited to, cultural, dis/ability, educational, ethnic, family, gender, geographic location, sexuality, socio-economic status and spiritual D5. Foster social responsibility and active citizenship through community outreach initiatives

Organizational Status

This position reports directly to the Student Success Coordinator and works in cooperation with the Heads of Calumet and Stong Colleges, the Director, Student & Academic Services & Strategic Initiative, the Manager, Student Success and Stakeholder Engagement, the Student Success Coordinators, the Administrative & Events Coordinator, various university partners and student organizations.

Work Performed – Basic Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews all Calumet and Stong Colleges materials related to EDI, Community Engagement Initiatives, and Indigenous events and initiatives
  • Meets with Calumet and Stong Colleges leaders (Heads of Colleges, staff leaders and student leaders) to gain an understanding of the vision and the work currently being undertaken within the Colleges
  • Conducts literature searches and environmental scans and writes reports related to student success, EDI and Indigenization
  • Connects and communicates with Indigenous communities and plans and organizes initiatives and events related to the Indigenous community and Indigenizing Calumet and Stong Colleges
  • Assists in the planning and execution of on-campus events related to EDI/Community Development including creating event materials and presentations and monitors registration for events
  • Communicates with college administration and faculty members and attends all Calumet College and Stong College Offices’ team meetings as required
  • Assists in analyzing the effectiveness of EDI and Community Engagement and Well-being (CEW) Programs and initiatives, e.g., evaluation forms, reflection exercises, etc.
  • Participates in mandatory training and office orientation
  • Maintains and updates a comprehensive set of records
  • Consistently acts as a role model by abiding by the Student Code of Conduct; takes a proactive approach in building a community based on mutual respect, consideration and open-mindedness.
  • Assists in the planning and execution of on-campus events including creating event materials and presentations and monitors registration for events
  • Attends all training sessions and meetings, unless in direct conflict with a class, including regular update meetings with the Heads of the Colleges. Informs supervisors of any conflicts well in advance if attendance is not possible
  • Liaises with appropriate partners to develop and maintain event management and project plans
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

  • A commitment to student engagement, learning and peer mentorship
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent technical skills related to communications
  • Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (excel), word processing and PowerPoint
  • Experience managing multiple projects is as asset
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing competing priorities and deadlines
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in peer leading situations
  • Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (Excel), word processing and knowledge of PowerPoint is required
  • Experience in program design or policy planning is an asset
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Forms, MachForms and/or Event Brite (or desire to learn) is an asset
  • Demonstrated participation in and/or knowledge of Student Success Programs at Calumet and Stong Colleges is required
  • Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students and of campus life
  • Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
  • Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
  • Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on new initiatives
  • Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
  • Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a team with students, volunteers, staff and faculty
  • Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of Emotional Intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills

To learn more about our Student Success programs please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/student-success-programs/