Student Engagement & Retention Coordinator

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentian University is seeking a Student Communications and Engagement Coordinator to support the Office of Student Success. The role focuses on engaging current and incoming students, promoting events and resources, and advancing retention under the Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP).

The coordinator will work with multiple campus partners and may require occasional evening/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience in project management and event coordination, ideally in an education based organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to facilitate presentations and public speaking.
• Experience with equity-deserving student populations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute activities and events for student access and transition.
• Research, plan, coordinate and implement special events related to student transition and retention.
• Maintain and update relevant web and portal content and communications.
• Collaborate with student services units, faculty and community partners for consistent messaging.
• Track and report engagement metrics to support program improvements.

Skills

Project management

Event coordination

Public speaking

Communication

Job description

Laurentian University is seeking a Student Communications and Engagement Coordinator to support the Office of Student Success. The role focuses on engaging current and incoming students, promoting events and resources, and advancing retention under the Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP).

The coordinator will work with multiple campus partners and may require occasional evening/weekend shifts.