Student Retention Coordinator

Oulton College; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health benefits (50/50 copay)

Group Retirement Savings Plan with 50/

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oulton College in Moncton, NB, seeks a Student Retention Coordinator to support students’ holistic well-being and academic success. You will provide academic, mental health, and resource guidance for domestic and international students, working with the Student Services team.

You will organize informational sessions, foster peer study groups, manage the Student Association, and coordinate campus communications and events while collaborating across departments to identify at‑risk students and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Education or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an education or training environment.
• Experience teaching/tutoring Mathematics and/or ESL.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all departments with questions related to student life (prospective and accepted students).
• Create and facilitate workshops for students as needed.
• Supervise the Student Association and study groups.
• Plan and coordinate social events on campus.
• Coordinate channels of communication with students (newsletters, notice boards, Teams).
• Meet one-on-one with students facing challenges to provide guidance and resources.
• Produce data visualization reports as needed.
• Collaborate with social development, Work NB, and other agencies to arrange presentations/partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Education/related field

2-3 years’ experience in education or training environment

Experience teaching/tutoring Mathematics and/or ESL

Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Moncton Central, Canada | Posted on 10/22/2026

Oulton College, established in 1956, is Atlantic Canada’s premier post-secondary institution.

Oulton College is the first private career college to become degree-granting in the province. They are undergoing a massive growth phase and are poised to grow substantially over the next few years. If you have a genuine passion for student success and are seeking a fulfilling career in the education sector, we encourage you to explore the possibilities of joining our team at Oulton College.

Job Description

The StudentRetention Coordinator within the Student Services Team is dedicated tosupporting students' holistic well-being and academic success at Oulton. Theyprovide comprehensive assistance including academic, mental health, andcommunity resources for all students, domestic and international. Collaboratingclosely with the Assistant Manager of Student Services, the RetentionCoordinator offers personalized appointments to address student challenges andstrategies for overcoming barriers throughout their academic journey. A keyaspect of this role involves organizing informational sessions on studentsuccess topics and fostering peer support through study groups and tutoring.Additionally, they manage the Student Association, coordinate campus events,design the campus newsletter, and maintain campus message boards. Retention isprioritized, involving collaboration with leads and instructors for studentsupport, identifying at risk students, updating student data, and filling outdifferent funding grants for students with disabilities. The RetentionCoordinator also participates in college committees, ensuring proactiveinvolvement in committees like the Graduation Committee to enhance student experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Support all departments with questions related to student life (prospective and accepted students).
• Create and facilitate workshops for students as needed.
• Supervise the Student association and study groups
• Plan and coordinate social events on campus.
• Coordinate different channels of communication with students (newsletters, message boards, Teams, etc.).
• Meet one-on-one with students who are facing challenges to help find solutions and resources available.
• Produce data visualization reports as needed.
• Communicate with social development, Work NB, and/or other agencies to schedule presentations and/or build partnerships that could help student success.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or college diploma ina directly related field (Education, Early Childhood, Intervention, YouthCare, Human Services)
• Have minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in workingin an education or training focused environment
• Possess experience in Teaching and Learning, andtutoring secondary/post-secondary students in Mathematics and/or ESL
• Possess knowledge and understanding ofregulations, guidelines, and standards as applicable to an academicsetting.
• Possess experience in coordinating activities ina fast-paced environment.
• Possess knowledge of teaching methods,curriculum, and education programs designed for students with learning,physical and behavioral disabilities, where applicable
• Be a team player and have strong interpersonalskills.
• Have excellent communication, listening andorganizational skills.
• Have strong relationship building skills.
• Be detailed and possess exceptionalproblem-solving skills.
• Be able to advocate for student success.
• Have the ability to gather data, compileinformation and prepare reports.
• Possess strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams,Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and possess strong administrative skills.
• Be able to manage conflicting deadlines andmultiple projects with highly effective time management skills.
• Familiarity with applying for CSG DSE isconsidered an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Annualsalary aligned to industry trends;
• Employeehealth benefits (50/50 copay with employer);
• GroupRetirement Savings Plan with employer contribution matching;
• Colleagueswho are positive, energetic, growth-minded and supportive;
• Manyopportunities for professional development.

Oulton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.