Black Student Transition Specialist

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation: up to 3 weeks

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Brock University is seeking an Administrative Professional on a fixed-term contract (through September 2028) to support Black students’ persistence and success. The role focuses on coordinating transition programs, connecting students to housing, financial and mental health resources, and conducting research to strengthen support pathways.

Hybrid work options are available; the university emphasizes equity, inclusion and student-centered programming across diverse communities in Ontario’s

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, or social sciences.
• Strong understanding of NEET Youth and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in identifying barriers to persistence, wellbeing, career readiness, and post-graduation success.
• Facilitate referrals to campus and community services for housing, financial stability, mental health, transportation, employment, and other student needs.
• Contribute to research, assessment, and evaluation activities including surveys and focus groups.
• Provide transition coaching and planning for Black students from secondary school through graduation and beyond.
• Support students navigating academic, personal, financial, and career transitions.

Skills

Undergraduate degree

NEET Youth understanding

Equity & inclusion

Community-engaged research

Education

Undergraduate degree in related discipline

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton‑Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

Please note: This is a fixed term contract expected to conclude September 2028.

About the Role:

• Assist students in identifying and overcoming barriers that may impact educational persistence, well‑being, career readiness, and post‑graduation success.
• Facilitate referrals to campus and community services that support housing, financial stability, mental health, transportation, employment, and other student needs.
• Contribute to research, assessment, and evaluation activities, including surveys, focus groups, stakeholder consultations, and reporting that strengthen supports and transition pathways for Black students and youth.
• Provide individualized transition coaching and planning for prospective, incoming, current, and graduating Black students from secondary school through graduation and beyond.
• Support students in navigating academic, personal, financial, and career transitions and explore educational, employment, and postgraduate opportunities aligned with their goals.
• Offer programming to support students to build confidence, skills, and connections necessary for successful transitions into further education, training, or employment.
• Manage all aspects of Transitions Programs, including scheduling workshops for presentations and planning extra‑curricular activities/off campus excursions for students.
• Recruit, train and prepare volunteers to assist with running of events (i.e., panel participants, peer staff, etc.).
• Develop marketing information/handouts to advertise programming to potential students.
• Design, implement, and facilitate orientation, retention, transition, and graduation programming that supports student success throughout the student lifecycle.
• Offer a wide array of programming, events, and activities based upon the identified needs/interests of the students who relate to the BSSC community.
• Design and implement evidence based, high‑quality and accessible workshops and events based upon student feedback that focus on positive transitions and student goals.
• and Design engaging, high quality and accessible social media posts to engage and promote activities related to the BSSC and NEET Youth.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline such as psychology, social work or social sciences.
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles and application of NEET Youth.
• Strong understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion approaches to improve student success.
• Knowledge of and experience with participatory research design and community‑engaged approaches to program development and evaluation.
• Sound judgement in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to keep up to date with legislation and internal policies that apply to the role.
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Lived experience as a Black student at the graduate level (Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Social Work).

Salary and Total Rewards:

Job Grade (J), Annual Salary $63,700

This is a fixed‑term position that includes:

• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student‑centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

We are committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world‑class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full‑time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co‑op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.