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New Student Transition Specialist, Graduate

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$74k–$92k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
Based in Canada

Core

Design, implement, and maintain integrated programs to support the successful transition of new graduate students, with a focus on international students and priority populations.

Role type

Senior IC student success specialist (graduate transition)

Builds

Graduate student orientation programs and support initiatives

Domain

Higher Education / Student Services

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Program design and administration, Stakeholder relationship building, Equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism lens application, Student development theory, Volunteer and student staff management, Research and reporting

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Leadership or Higher Education, Experience with international student services

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop targeted transition programs for new graduate students, Collaborate with campus partners (IEC, Housing, Wellness, etc.), Lead and manage student staff and volunteers, Apply EDI principles to program design, Report on program progress and research findings

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC