Coordinator, Student Leadership Development
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About the role
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.
Post End Date: July 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
About the Role:
Reporting to Manager, Student Leadership & Engagement, the Coordinator, Student Leadership Development advances, coordinates and assesses student leadership, mentorship and skill-development initiatives that support student engagement, belonging and success.
The Coordinator, Student Leadership Development designs and facilitates learning experiences that help students build leadership capacity, strengthen peer connections and apply transferable skills across their academic, personal and professional journeys. They provide guidance and support to student leaders, mentors, facilitators, volunteers and student-led leadership groups, while collaborating with campus partners to align programming with student needs and institutional priorities. Through ongoing assessment, partnership development and responsible program administration, they contribute to a coordinated and student-centred approach to leadership development within Student Life & Success.
The Coordinator, Student Leadership Development will: Develop, coordinate and deliver leadership development initiatives that support students in building transferable skills, self-awareness, confidence, civic responsibility and capacity to contribute meaningfully within the Brock community and beyond; Design and maintain student-centred learning experiences that reflect current practices in leadership education, student development, experiential learning, inclusion and accessibility; Facilitate workshops, training, discussions and other learning opportunities for students and student leaders, adapting content and delivery approaches to meet diverse learning needs and developmental stages; Coordinate an annual cycle of leadership learning opportunities that supports students at different points in their leadership journey and strengthens engagement across the student lifecycle; Provide guidance, governance support and oversight for student leadership organizations and honour societies, ensuring effective operations, responsible practices and meaningful engagement; Lead student transition, mentoring and peer support initiatives by coordinating programs, training student leaders, and collaborating with campus partners to strengthen belonging and student success; Contribute to department-wide planning, programming and operational priorities by providing leadership development expertise, student engagement insight and flexible team support where appropriate; Support a welcoming and responsive environment for students, staff, partners and visitors by contributing to shared service standards and effective team communication; Promote inclusive, accessible and student-centred practices in collaboration, program delivery and team-based work. Develop and coordinate program-related websites, communications, promotional materials, and social media content to support student awareness, participation and engagement, in alignment with departmental and University standards; Develop and maintain key performance indicators, assessment practices, and reporting processes to measure the effectiveness, reach, and impact of leadership development, mentorship, and student engagement initiatives, and to inform continuous improvement; Prepare reports, summaries and other documentation that communicate program activity, student outcomes, operational needs and opportunities for improvement. Key Skills and Experience: Experience in a leadership role supporting students, with an element of student leadership programming, facilitation, marketing, communications and/or training; Working knowledge of student development, student engagement, leadership development, mentorship, transition theory, and co-curricular learning, with the ability to apply these concepts to student programming and support; Knowledge of best practices in leadership education, peer mentoring, experiential learning, student involvement, and inclusive student engagement; Ability to design, coordinate, facilitate, and assess student programs, workshops, training, and engagement initiatives that support diverse student needs and learning outcomes; Adept at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with students, staff, faculty, campus partners, student organizations, and external partners; Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop clear communications, promotional content, reports, and documentation; Proven capacity to manage complex projects including multiple timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations; Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and use participation data, feedback, assessment results, and key performance indicators to inform decision-making and continuous improvement; Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, respond to emerging needs, and make recommendations aligned with university policies and departmental priorities; Capable of work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, competing deadlines, and periodic evening or weekend commitments; and Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and student-centred practice.
Salary and Total Rewards: Job Grade K, Salary Scale $62,115.00 - 99,384.00 Target Hiring Range: $62,115.00 – 64,115.00 This is a permanent position that includes: Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan. Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays. Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
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Coordinator, Student Leadership Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.
Post End Date: July 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
About the Role:
Reporting to Manager, Student Leadership & Engagement, the Coordinator, Student Leadership Development advances, coordinates and assesses student leadership, mentorship and skill-development initiatives that support student engagement, belonging and success.
The Coordinator, Student Leadership Development designs and facilitates learning experiences that help students build leadership capacity, strengthen peer connections and apply transferable skills across their academic, personal and professional journeys. They provide guidance and support to student leaders, mentors, facilitators, volunteers and student-led leadership groups, while collaborating with campus partners to align programming with student needs and institutional priorities. Through ongoing assessment, partnership development and responsible program administration, they contribute to a coordinated and student-centred approach to leadership development within Student Life & Success.
The Coordinator, Student Leadership Development will: Develop, coordinate and deliver leadership development initiatives that support students in building transferable skills, self-awareness, confidence, civic responsibility and capacity to contribute meaningfully within the Brock community and beyond; Design and maintain student-centred learning experiences that reflect current practices in leadership education, student development, experiential learning, inclusion and accessibility; Facilitate workshops, training, discussions and other learning opportunities for students and student leaders, adapting content and delivery approaches to meet diverse learning needs and developmental stages; Coordinate an annual cycle of leadership learning opportunities that supports students at different points in their leadership journey and strengthens engagement across the student lifecycle; Provide guidance, governance support and oversight for student leadership organizations and honour societies, ensuring effective operations, responsible practices and meaningful engagement; Lead student transition, mentoring and peer support initiatives by coordinating programs, training student leaders, and collaborating with campus partners to strengthen belonging and student success; Contribute to department-wide planning, programming and operational priorities by providing leadership development expertise, student engagement insight and flexible team support where appropriate; Support a welcoming and responsive environment for students, staff, partners and visitors by contributing to shared service standards and effective team communication; Promote inclusive, accessible and student-centred practices in collaboration, program delivery and team-based work. Develop and coordinate program-related websites, communications, promotional materials, and social media content to support student awareness, participation and engagement, in alignment with departmental and University standards; Develop and maintain key performance indicators, assessment practices, and reporting processes to measure the effectiveness, reach, and impact of leadership development, mentorship, and student engagement initiatives, and to inform continuous improvement; Prepare reports, summaries and other documentation that communicate program activity, student outcomes, operational needs and opportunities for improvement. Key Skills and Experience: Experience in a leadership role supporting students, with an element of student leadership programming, facilitation, marketing, communications and/or training; Working knowledge of student development, student engagement, leadership development, mentorship, transition theory, and co-curricular learning, with the ability to apply these concepts to student programming and support; Knowledge of best practices in leadership education, peer mentoring, experiential learning, student involvement, and inclusive student engagement; Ability to design, coordinate, facilitate, and assess student programs, workshops, training, and engagement initiatives that support diverse student needs and learning outcomes; Adept at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with students, staff, faculty, campus partners, student organizations, and external partners; Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop clear communications, promotional content, reports, and documentation; Proven capacity to manage complex projects including multiple timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations; Ability to collect, analyze, summarize, and use participation data, feedback, assessment results, and key performance indicators to inform decision-making and continuous improvement; Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, respond to emerging needs, and make recommendations aligned with university policies and departmental priorities; Capable of work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, competing deadlines, and periodic evening or weekend commitments; and Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and student-centred practice.
Salary and Total Rewards: Job Grade K, Salary Scale $62,115.00 - 99,384.00 Target Hiring Range: $62,115.00 – 64,115.00 This is a permanent position that includes: Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan. Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays. Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.