First Year Experience and Transition Officer

(Job Number: 64-25)

Department: Housing and Community Engagement
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Support Staff
Posting Date: June 13, 2025
Hourly Pay Range: $36.29 (start rate) - $42.13 (4-year rate)
Hours per week: 35hours per week
Status: Contract (Appendix D)
Effective Date: July 21, 2025 – Jan 22, 2027

This is a temporary replacement position for a bargaining unit employee. Terms and conditions of employment are as outlined in the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Transition and Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a year-round Orientation program at the Barrie campus. In addition, the incumbent collaborates with others to develop, implement and coordinate transitional support services / programs that support the new student experience and are designed to engage students, maximize their academic success, increase retention and foster the development of transferable skills. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working out of the First Year Experience Drop-In Centre the incumbent collaborates with students and other staff to organize, implement and coordinate transitional support services and programs which includes:
• Recommending and developing, new or enhanced first year experience programs to assist students in their academic and social adjustments to college life
• Developing and overseeing transition programs such as the Peer Mentoring program
• Establishing and implementing a communications plan to promote program participation
• Developing and implementing tools to evaluate programs and initiatives and compile annual reports
• Acting as a resource for other staff and student leaders regarding best practices and current research on design and delivery of transition programs
• Providing support and guidance, as required to other campuses to ensure College wide services are involved with the student experience and transitional programs
• Taking the lead in planning, implementing and evaluating Orientation Week for the Barrie campus which includes:
• Developing and coordinating critical timelines
• Forecasting and tracking expenditures associated with orientation events
• Preparing the orientation registration process
• Conducting general clerical duties, maintaining files, record keeping and inventory of product and supplies
• Coordinating the selection, procurement, assembly and distribution of orientation SWAG
• Sharing resources to assist with the development and execution of orientation programs at other campuses
• Recruiting student leaders, such as orientation leaders and peer mentors, to represent Georgian College for on-campus events
• Developing and identifying vendors and corporate partnerships to provide sponsorship at various orientation and student leadership events
• Communicating with campus/department stakeholders regarding orientation and transition activities and highlighting options for them to participate
• Tracking data, generating reports, and assisting with program assessment and evaluation
• Participating in college events or committees as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed a three year postsecondary diploma / degree in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to social / human services, or education
• Three years’ experience in a position where duties required an understanding of student development in a post-secondary context
• Experience in a leadership role planning large-scale events including consulting with partners, developing timelines, forecasting and tracking expenditures, recruiting and organizing volunteers, and facilitating training
• Computer skills with experience using the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. June 19, 2025. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.