Manager, Student Services

Job title:

Manager, Student Services

Company

Douglas College

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITYPosition InformationLocation Hybrid / New Westminster Campus / Coquitlam Campus
Salary RangeSalary Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139, Control Point- $122,852, Maximum- $135,137) Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances
The OpportunityReporting to the Associate Director, Student Services, the Manager, Student Services delivers on the goal to provide an enriched student experience on campus for domestic and international students. The Manager ensures that programs and services offered to students promote student success and engagement. The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities and supervision of assigned staff teams (e.g., student life, accessibility services, student services and/or student wellness) and will manage (lead, organize, and administer) programs and support services that complement students’ academic and career objectives at Douglas College. The Manager will also initiate new programs, establish implementation strategies, identify goals and deliverables and manage other aspects of the department as assigned by the Associate Director.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• Plan, develop, implement, and review activities, programs, co-curricular courses, events, and services that support a dynamic and supportive campus environment that promotes learning, academic success, accessibility, social inclusion, and leadership development of students at Douglas College.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the delivery of activities and services to enhance the student experience of Douglas College students.
• Collaborate with all areas within Student Affairs and Services to develop and deliver holistic wellness initiatives across the College (including physical, mental and sexual health).
• Collaborate with faculties, departments and divisions across the College, to identify student needs, enhance existing programs and services, and develop new initiatives that meet students’ wellness, accessibility and engagement needs.
• Work collaboratively with the SAS leadership team, Marketing and Communications and other student services (e.g., Douglas International) to ensure that Student Affairs & Services activities are communicated effectively to students through various channels including on-campus messaging and social media.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Post-graduate diploma or graduate degree in student affairs/student services or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A minimum of three years demonstrated leadership and relevant management and supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized post-secondary educational institution.
• A minimum of three years’ experience leading student services, programs and/or activities.
• Experience with program development, including project management and program assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviours that engender collaboration, trust and respect consistent with the responsibilities of this position.

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Additional Information

• Regular hours of work are 8:30 am -4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional travel between Douglas College’s locations as required.
• Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for Employees. As per the DC Administration Policy A70 Work from Home, College employees may be eligible to work from home on a part-time basis, subject to operational requirements and approval by their Responsible Administrator (RA).

Posting Number 02443SA
Position Title Manager, Student Services
Anticipated Start Date 02/10/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoHow To ApplyOpen Date 12/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Minimum Number of References 2
Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note

• Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position.
• Applications will be reviewed on January 10, 2025.
• Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
• All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:52:30 GMT

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