Affiliated and Federated institutions

St. Jerome’s University invites applications for a contract teaching appointment during the Fall 2024 Term.

Available Course: 2024 Fall Term
Start Date: September 1, 2024
End Date: December 31, 2024

Course Delivery:

*In Person: This course is scheduled for in person delivery on campus.

Per Course Stipend: $9,452.89 (includes 4% vacation pay)
Total # of Classroom Hours: 36

Application:
In accordance with the Collective Agreement between St. Jerome’s University and the St. Jerome’s University Academic Staff Association (Contract Academic Staff Unit), consideration of applicants will include an assessment of academic credentials, previous performance, experience, and support for the mission of St. Jerome’s University.

Applications should include:

1. a letter detailing their interest in and suitability for the position – letters may be addressed to Dr. Carol Ann MacGregor, Vice President Academic and Dean;
2. a curriculum vitae with contact information; and
3. evidence of positive teaching performance, such as teaching evaluations, letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, and previous syllabi where applicable.

Note:

• Candidates who have not previously taught at St. Jerome’s University may be asked to supply letters of reference or give permission for the Employer to contact referees by telephone or email.

Deadline:
All applications must be submitted electronically by July 12, 2024, to Christine Schwendinger, Academic Administration Coordinator, St. Jerome’s University (cschwen@uwaterloo.ca).

Further Information:
The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

For more information on St. Jerome’s University, visit www.sju.ca.

Date: May 30, 2024
Reports to: Director of Operations
Grade & FTE: USG under review & 1.0 FTE (35 hr/wk)
Hiring Range: $38,000 - $48,000

Conrad Grebel University College is a liberal arts college founded by the Mennonite church and affiliated with the University of Waterloo. The mission and programs of Grebel are rooted in and inspired by its Christian identity and its Anabaptist/Mennonite heritage. Grebel offers undergraduate, graduate, and community education programs in peace and conflict studies, music, theological and religious studies, and Mennonite studies. It also has a residence which houses approximately 175 university students. Grebel is also home to the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA).

General Scope

The Front Desk Attendant ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere to students and visitors. The incumbent will direct in person, phone, and email inquiries in an efficient and professional manner. The Front Desk Attendant has a close working relationship with the other Main Office staff (Bookings and IT Services Coordinator, Building Operator) and when required assists faculty and staff in a wide variety of tasks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide a hospitable environment for students and guests and good service to all members of the Grebel community
• Responsible for opening and closing the office ensuring the front office is clean, stocked and organized 
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of a wide variety of departmental supplies
• Operate switchboard, field questions and direct calls
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail
• Organize Neopost Quadient accounts, Quadient funds, and supplies
• Assist in responding to parking complaints and issues
• Issue parking permits to students, staff and faculty and maintain parking permit records
• Assist with managing key records by accurately processing loaner keys and logging accurate information
• Creates and maintains user-friendly process documentation for cash office duties.  
• Responsible for processing payments and balancing, reporting, and uploading cash/credit reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Train and organize nightly tasks for evening reception students
• Provide as-needed project support to departmental staff and faculty as time allows
• Assist the Bookings and IT Services Coordinator as requested
• Perform other duties from time to time as assigned by the Director of Operations

Position Requirements

• Support for the identity and mission of Conrad Grebel University College
• Familiarity with University of Waterloo policies and procedures

Skills/Experience

• Ability to maintain a steady, positive, and progressive outlook in a busy and changing work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a broad range of people, including students, staff, faculty and the general public
• Excellent phone presence
• Training and experience in an office setting and administrative assistant role
• Ability to work productively and collegially with the College’s faculty and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in an unsupervised environment where appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Technical

• Demonstrated ability in a variety of computer programs Office 365, Sharepoint, Teams, Skype for Business.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and tackle new technical challenges

Nature and Scope 

• Contacts:  Works closely with all front office staff including the Bookings & IT Coordinator, Building Operator. Reports to the Director of Operations, the HR Manager is responsible for contract. This position interacts with the public and all users of the building in a front line capacity.   
• Level of Responsibility: The job has a mix of defined specialized and routine tasks and unusual or one-time requests. The Front Desk Attendant trains and arranges work for the student evening Front Desk Attendants.
• Problem-solving: The Front Desk Attendant provides problem-solving support on a wide range of issues related to Front Office operations. 
• Financial Accountability: The Front Desk Attendant is responsible for the use and reconciliation a Purchase card, which is mainly used for transactions related to office supplies and technical purchases. The Front Desk Attendant is also responsible for reconciling the front office cash and credit card sales.
• Physical and Sensory Demands: This position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of attention to detail. The work environment may include lack of control over work pace due to work processes, irregular and/or high volumes beyond one's control, multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one's control and constant interruptions (e.g. phone calls, emails, unplanned but urgent support requests, or emergencies).
• Working Environment:  This role involves minimal physical or psychological risk resulting from unavoidable exposure to hazardous, disagreeable or uncomfortable situations. The role may involve irregular and/or high volumes and multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one's control (e.g. supporting multiple people with conflicting and overlapping requirements; calendaring conflicts; urgent/immediate issues with students and employers), and constant interruptions due to phone calls and e-mails.

Equity Statement

Conrad Grebel University College acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our work at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples includes decolonizing our historical narratives, our minds, and our hearts. This is an ongoing process, and we have a long way to go.  We do this in humility and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours, past and present.

Conrad Grebel values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Conrad Grebel seeks applicants who embrace our values of Anti-Racism, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca 

Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and covering letter in pdf format to Liz Kensett, HR Manager at liz.kensett@uwaterloo.ca by midnight on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Anticipated Start date, July 25, 2024.

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, and respectfully acknowledging its presence on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples, invites applications for the full-time, contract position of Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Knowledge Development and Exchange (KDE) Hub for Mental Health Promotion. This contract is for 12 months (September 2024 – August 2025). While this position is advertised as a full-time position; consideration will also be given to highly qualified applicants who are willing to commit at least 3 days per week. Please note that the salary range for this role at time of hire is $70,000 to $80,000 (pro-rated if part time).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education.  More information about the College is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/renison.

The KDE Hub, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), was established in 2019. It is a national entity that facilitates connections, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with projects funded by the federal government, as well as with a broader stakeholder community in the growing field of mental health promotion, mental illness prevention and youth substance use prevention. The Hub is hosted by Renison University College and built strong foundations in its early years. More information about the KDE Hub and the federally funded programs and projects it serves is available at https://kdehub.ca.

Objectives:  The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager works in collaboration with other team members to develop and advance the work of the KDE Hub and its outcomes. The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on Hub activities that emphasize knowledge sharing, audience engagement, and strategic communications. The incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate degree with relevance to knowledge mobilization in health or social sciences, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Formal knowledge mobilization training preferred

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a position where knowledge mobilization was a key functional role
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of knowledge mobilization approaches and methods
• Experience in population health intervention research and
  evaluation with a wide range of quantitative and qualitative
  methods preferred
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills, and
  ability to produce products for a variety of different audiences
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to prepare plain language documents
• Prior experience with development of diverse knowledge mobilization products and tools (e.g., infographics, arts-based, digital storytelling)
• Flexible and able to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Experience working in a highly autonomous setting; high degree of initiative and sound judgment required
• Ability to manage several large and small work plans involving various combinations of team members and project management experience
• Knowledge of mental health promotion and/or youth substance use prevention sector preferred
• Understanding of health equity, and the challenges facing diverse and/or vulnerable populations (e.g., Indigenous, refugees, newcomers, 2SLGBTQI+, and others)
• Professional fluency in French an asset

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the selection process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio. Please include, at minimum, a resume and three references. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description, including more information on the KDE Hub, is available upon request by contacting Carol Murray clmurray@uwaterloo.ca.

United College at the University of Waterloo

Job Description: GreenHouse Student Engagement Coordinator

Salary Range: $50,041 - $62,551

Job Summary:
United College is a not-for-profit, post-secondary institution, affiliated with the University of Waterloo. United's mission is to inspire a life-long love of learning and a profound commitment to social responsibility. United College is the campus lead for several academic programs, including, human rights, Indigenous entrepreneurship and social venture creation at the University of Waterloo.
Supporting students alongside these academic programs is GreenHouse—a social impact incubator for students and community members who want to create social or environmental change. GreenHouse has a decade-long history of supporting youth-led social innovation and entrepreneurship, service learning, and community engagement. Through our Changemaker Labs and Social Innovators in Training programs, we provide students with the tools, mentorship, opportunities, and funding to turn their ideas into impactful projects and ventures! In addition, GreenHouse supports students that are pursuing an academic minor in Social Innovation and Impact.

As the Student Engagement Coordinator, you will be the heartbeat of our student activities. From reaching outwards to share about GreenHouse at events, to developing engaging recruitment materials; from influencing inwards on the design of engagement activities, to building a stronger GreenHouse ambassador program – your outgoing and relationship-centered strengths will support a positive experience for students and community members alike!

Reports to: GreenHouse Programs Manager

Job Status: Full-time, 8-month contract August 2024 - March 2025 with a possible extension for up to 2 years based on funding

Job Tasks:

Events & Community-Building (50% of time)

• Organize and execute community-building activities for GreenHouse innovators, working with students, alumni, and community partners as needed
• Schedule and operate the GreenHouse booth at student-facing events
• Be the point of contact for all new incoming GreenHouse inquiries from students
• Manage GreenHouse’s student ambassador program to help promote our programs and build community among our students
• Develop and maintain key partnerships with student clubs, student associations, and student leaders
• Schedule and deliver class presentations and workshops to promote events and programs

Marketing, Promotion, & Storytelling (40% of time)

• Work with the GreenHouse team to develop student engagement objectives, key messages, creative elements, and create promotional materials
• Plan, create, and post social media content to engage with prospective students with the goal of increasing awareness and engagement in GreenHouse programs and events, with the support of work-study students when applicable
• Manage GreenHouse’s social media accounts, including LinkedIn and Instagram
• Build and maintain email marketing templates and mailing lists
• Maintain a library of current GreenHouse student and alumni stories, create promotional material to showcase the accomplishments of GreenHouse students and their ventures
• Work with United College’s communications team to develop creative methods for promoting the Social Innovation and Impact Minor

Administration (10% of time)

• Remain current and knowledgeable with student engagement trends and best practices
• Keep an inventory of promotional material and refresh as needed
• Maintain the GreenHouse webpages with up-to-date information
• Set up registration and application pages, participant surveys, and feedback forms
• Collect and summarize data from events to support student recruitment and promotion of future events Maintain a database of faculty and instructors to support in-class engagement activities
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Knowledge and Skills:
Experience:

• Experience in a student engagement role in a post-secondary setting
• Experience organizing and executing events or programs aimed at enhancing the experience
• Experience creating, implementing, and assessing social media campaigns
• Experience in a social enterprise, innovation space, or entrepreneurial experience will have an added advantage

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in marketing, event planning, public relations or equivalent is preferred

Essential Traits:

• Strongly interested in people and can authentically win them over with ease
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Self-directed personality, able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to see and make connections between people and opportunities

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled communicator – verbal, written and on electronic/social media platforms
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and practical experience with developing and delivering effective social media content
• Knowledge of social media trends and ability to learn and master emerging social media technologies/platforms
• Must be competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, video/photo editing software, and online meeting platforms

Other job requirements:

• Work periodic evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required, all of which are compensated with time in lieu.

To apply, forward your cover letter and current résumé to utdcareers@uwaterloo.ca. The committee will begin reviewing applications starting June 24th.