#Community Nest Leader (Student Casual)

Student Life

Competition No. 26.03.38

Category

Salary

Closing Date

Student Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

MSU Band A (Step 1): $16.354 per hour.

A review of applications will begin on March 22, 2026, and will continue until all the positions have been filled.

Category

Student Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

Salary

MSU Band A (Step 1): $16.354 per hour.

Closing Date

A review of applications will begin on March 22, 2026, and will continue until all the positions have been filled.

##About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

##Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking Community Nest Leaders for casual opportunities with our Student Life Department. Reporting to the Coordinator, Peer Mentorship, the Nest Leader role is central to the success of our first-year transition program and will work to create a sense of community and ease the social transition into university life. With 50+ students per Community Nest, you will lead an assigned Nest, providing social engagement opportunities that foster inclusivity, community, social well-being, and integration to campus life.

The role starts in late July and August with an estimated 6 to 9 hours per week dedicated to Early Bird Orientation. From September to March, the expected commitment is about 5 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate during special event weeks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Holding scheduled drop-in meetings to engage students within your Nest, offering social interaction, answering questions and planning group events;
• Attending collaborative Nest Leader meetings;
• Providing timely updates to the Coordinator, Peer Mentorship;
• Supporting weekly Community Nest engagement opportunities, actively participating in or attending a variety of campus events that you've invited your Nests to such as sporting events, special occasions, skill sessions, and workshops, or creating unique opportunities to encourage their Community Nest's involvement;
• Supporting with the organization and execution of regular events that foster direct engagement within the Community Nest Program as a whole, including board game nights, scavenger hunts, trivia events, study skills, etc; and
• Assisting in facilitation of the New Student Orientation and Early-Bird Orientation for both the fall and winter semesters.

####Skills

You will have:

• Leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills;
• Public speaking and facilitating skills;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Event planning skills; and
• The ability to adapt to change.

####Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at MacEwan University, with a minimum of 18 credits completed in your program of study.
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.70 GPA.
• A variety of student leadership, volunteer, and campus involvement experiences documented on your Student Experience Record would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

####Position Requirements

Mandatory attendance is required for the following group training and student events:

• July 22 – Group Training
• August 8 and 9 – Group Training
• August 25 – Orientation Event
• September 1 – New Student Orientation
• January 5 – New Student Orientation

####Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

##How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.