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Student Transition and Engagement Officer

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$62k–$77k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-12
Based in Canada

Core

Develop and facilitate events, initiatives, and processes to foster undergraduate student engagement and enhance the student experience from admission to graduation.

Role type

Student transition and engagement officer

Builds

Student orientation programs, engagement events, and support services for undergraduate students

Domain

Higher education / Student affairs

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Event planning and execution, Student recruitment and supervision, Data analysis and survey reporting, Budget management, Cross-functional collaboration, Content development for websites

Preferred skills

Health or related field knowledge, Experience with co-op and career advising programs

Technologies

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee programs to assist first-year students in their transition to university life; Serve as orientation advisor and supervise student volunteers for orientation events; Liaise with academic advisors and student groups to support student success and belonging; Manage annual budget for Faculty events and volunteer management; Report on student experience data to inform service development; Assist with academic advisement and exchange program coordination.