Student Development Coordinator, Student Life (Temporary)

Job summary

Lead the planning, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of student development programs and events, including career mentorship, student success, and volunteer opportunities. Supervise student staff and volunteers, support participants, maintain program resources and reporting, and create marketing and digital communications in collaboration with campus and community partners.

Job details

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT? At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community. If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together. Important Application Deadline Notice Please note that Workday closes job postings at 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date listed above. To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date. Internal NAIT Employees Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site. Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before October 30, 2027. Student Life is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and creative Student Development Coordinator to develop and deliver programs, events, and resources that support student success, engagement, and skill development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, student-focused environment and can confidently move between leading programs, coordinating complex events, supervising student staff, creating engaging communications and social media content, and building strong relationships with campus and community partners. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of student development and engagement programs and events, including first-year student success, academic skills, career mentorship, and volunteer programming. Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the Career Mentorship Program, including participant recruitment, promotion, alumni and community engagement, training, events, participant support, and program evaluation. Develop and coordinate student volunteer opportunities that support student development and operational needs across Student Life. Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, direction, and task coordination to part-time student staff, supporting employee development and effective completion of assigned work. Provide leadership and support to program participants and volunteers through training, relationship building, problem-solving, conflict navigation, and troubleshooting. Develop, document, and maintain program procedures, processes, resources, records, data, and reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement through participant feedback, assessment, and evaluation. Plan and execute Student Life marketing and communications activities, including social media campaigns, promotional materials, presentations, instructional resources, student learning materials, webpages, and portal content. Contribute to institutional committees, departmental initiatives, program planning, and other collaborative activities that support Student Life priorities. Maintain awareness of emerging practices and trends in student development, student engagement, and post-secondary programming and apply relevant practices to program development and improvement. Skills & Abilities Success in this role requires someone who can take ownership, organize competing priorities, communicate effectively, and turn ideas into well-executed programs and experiences for students. Key Competencies Include Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects, provide direction to student staff and volunteers, exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional Organization: Strong project and event management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple programs, deadlines, stakeholders, communications, and logistical details simultaneously. Social Media & Digital Communications: Experience developing social media content and campaigns to promote programs, engage audiences, and drive participation. Communication: Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and active listening skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal, collaboration, persuasion, and partnership-building skills. Inclusive Practice: Ability to effectively support and communicate with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ability backgrounds and with varied identities, experiences, and interests. Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, respond quickly to changing circumstances, and find practical solutions while maintaining a positive student experience. Research & Resource Development: Ability to identify evidence-informed practices and translate information into useful student development programming and resources. Digital & Administrative Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and comfort learning and working within systems such as PeopleSoft, Brightspace, student engagement platforms, content management systems, and other digital tools. You are a highly organized self-starter who enjoys taking the lead and making things happen. You can see the big picture while keeping track of the details that make a program or event successful. You communicate confidently, build positive relationships, and know how to create engaging social media and promotional content. Most importantly, you are motivated by creating welcoming, well-organized, and meaningful experiences that help students connect, develop skills, and succeed. Qualifications Post-secondary diploma Considerable related experience (3-5 years) is required Equivalencies may be considered Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES). Classification – Coordinator I This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement. Remuneration Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The compensation range for this job posting is : $67,746.44 - $90,789.29 NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams. About NAIT We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada. NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Lead the planning, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of student development programs and events, including career mentorship, student success, and volunteer opportunities. Supervise student staff and volunteers, support participants, maintain program resources and reporting, and create marketing and digital communications in collaboration with campus and community partners.

Requirements

A post-secondary diploma and 3–5 years of considerable related experience are required; equivalent qualifications may be considered. Candidates should demonstrate strong program and event coordination, leadership, communication, relationship-building, inclusive practice, problem-solving, digital communications, and administrative skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health And Wellness Benefits
• Work-Life Balance Benefits
• Recognition
• Professional And Personal Growth
• Paid Time Off Between Christmas And New Year’s

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Program And Event Management
• Leadership And Initiative
• Project Management
• Social Media Content And Campaigns
• Written And Verbal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Partnership Development
• Inclusive Practice
• Problem Solving
• Research And Resource Development
• Student Staff Supervision
• Program Evaluation
• Microsoft 365
• Digital Communications
• Organization And Prioritization

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Administrative

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