Academic Initiatives Coordinator

Description:

Queen’s University is hiring an Academic Initiatives Coordinator within the Housing and Ancillary Services department to support the academic and developmental success of students living in residence. The role will contribute to shaping the student experience through learning-focused initiatives and community programming aligned with the university's values of diversity, inclusion, and student well-being.

This position plays a critical role in the implementation and evaluation of academic initiatives such as Living Learning Communities, orientation programming, and faculty engagement events. The incumbent will liaise with campus partners, provide mentorship and recruitment support to Residence Dons, and serve as a key resource during the student transition period. Evening and weekend work will be required to accommodate student engagement schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate learning-focused programs and events for residence students.

• Serve as a point of contact to new students during orientation and transition periods.

• Create and update marketing materials to promote student programs and services.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret student feedback to inform program planning.

• Support hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation of Residence Dons.

• Conduct team meetings and one-on-one guidance sessions with student staff.

• Administer residence policy interpretation and act as a liaison for student inquiries.

• Manage budget allocations for academic and residence programs.

• Perform administrative functions such as report generation and recordkeeping.

• Lead or contribute to unit projects and procedural improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree; degree in education preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in student affairs or academic programming.

• Experience in workshop development, project planning, or working in post-secondary settings is a strong asset.

• Experience with diverse populations and equity-deserving groups is considered valuable.

• Knowledge of experiential learning and undergraduate development cycles is beneficial.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to influence, mentor, and build trust with students and colleagues.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to lead and support a team while managing independent responsibilities.

• Familiarity with equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization, and accessibility best practices.

• Proficiency in developing student-focused programs grounded in research and best practices.

Licensing & Screening:

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

• Vulnerable Sector Screening required