Orientation Coordinator

Full-Time Support Staff

Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning and Transitions, the Orientation Coordinator supports the development, coordination, and delivery of university-wide orientation and transition programming to assist new students and their supporters as they transition to Nipissing University. The role uses evidence-informed best practices and assessment data to ensure programs meet key learning objectives related to student success, retention, campus resources, and community standards. The Coordinator also provides support for department-specific orientation initiatives.

In collaboration with the Manager and campus and community partners, the Coordinator assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation activities and events to create a welcoming and engaging campus environment.

The Orientation Coordinator regularly works with campus collaborators to understand and identify first-year student needs at different times in the academic year to ensure orientation programs set students up for success. They will oversee necessary event risk management for campus-wide orientation programs, events, and initiatives that the role leads.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Education degree; a Master of Education with a focus in education, post-secondary education, student affairs, leadership, or adult learning is preferred. The candidate will also have one to three years of experience in program development, delivery, and event management, gained through student affairs, campus or community organizations, government, or a related sector. Direct experience with orientation and transition programs in a post-secondary education setting, including working with diverse student populations, is required.

The target hiring range for this position is $30.45 to $32.44 per hour, with the ability to progress to a maximum rate of $38.38 per hour. Placement within the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, along with a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.

Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., January 9, 2026.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.45 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person