Job Description
ABOUT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY:
St. Mary’s University is a dynamic and innovative teaching and research university located on a beautiful historic site. We provide affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Founded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and as the only independent Catholic university in Canada, St. Mary’s University prepares its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence while embodying a compassionate commitment to ethics, social justice, and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s became a proud member of Universities Canada in 2026, and has over 1000 full- and part-time students, approximately 200 full- and part-time faculty and staff, and an average class size of 25.
Located in Mohkínstsis (Calgary) on the ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations), the Tsuut’ina and Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, as well as the Otipemisiwak Métis government, District 6, Calgary Elbow. St. Mary’s is focused on developing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Consistent with our Catholic values, St. Mary’s University is committed to fostering an institutional culture that values, supports, and promotes equity, human rights, respect, and accountability within our community. St. Mary’s is a university where all are welcome and inclusive excellence is important. We are committed to removing barriers for those who have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
St. Mary’s University has an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a savvy, innovative, dedicated Enrolment & Student Experience Coordinator who is passionate about building a stellar student experience and supporting with enrolment growth within a community-oriented post-secondary institution. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Enrolment & Student Experience, the successful candidate’s primary focus will be to assist with the development, implementation and administration of a wide variety of student-focused initiatives and programs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Coordination of First Year Experience annual planning, meetings, and action planning of initiatives.
Liaises with key internal and external constituents, including employees, students and partners, to coordinate, track communication and support events.
Act as a first point of contact for the Vice President, Enrolment & Student Experience to support smooth operations of the area, including Student Recruitment, Student Success, Campus Ministry, Athletics department, and Indigenous Initiatives & Relations.
Coordinates the processing of expense statements, prepares check requisitions, and provides support with budget management.
Represent the University and program on various committees as required.
Other special projects and duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES :
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of post-secondary education or a related service-oriented profession.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal sensitively, effectively and efficiently with a wide range of individuals.
Self-motivated, attentive to details, and dependable with exceptional people skills, excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to work independently, effectively manage calendars, coordinate schedules, balance complex priorities, deadlines, and other assignments while exercising good judgment, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
Can-do attitude to support needs of a rapidly growing university in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to work some evening or weekends as needed.
Comfortable with technology and software to support with financial, student information, webpage updates, and other systems as needed.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.
St. Mary’s University is a dynamic and innovative teaching and research university located on a beautiful historic site. We provide affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Founded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and as the only independent Catholic university in Canada, St. Mary’s University prepares its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence while embodying a compassionate commitment to ethics, social justice, and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s became a proud member of Universities Canada in 2026, and has over 1000 full- and part-time students, approximately 200 full- and part-time faculty and staff, and an average class size of 25.
Located in Mohkínstsis (Calgary) on the ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations), the Tsuut’ina and Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, as well as the Otipemisiwak Métis government, District 6, Calgary Elbow. St. Mary’s is focused on developing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Consistent with our Catholic values, St. Mary’s University is committed to fostering an institutional culture that values, supports, and promotes equity, human rights, respect, and accountability within our community. St. Mary’s is a university where all are welcome and inclusive excellence is important. We are committed to removing barriers for those who have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
St. Mary’s University has an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a savvy, innovative, dedicated Enrolment & Student Experience Coordinator who is passionate about building a stellar student experience and supporting with enrolment growth within a community-oriented post-secondary institution. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Enrolment & Student Experience, the successful candidate’s primary focus will be to assist with the development, implementation and administration of a wide variety of student-focused initiatives and programs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Coordination of First Year Experience annual planning, meetings, and action planning of initiatives.
Liaises with key internal and external constituents, including employees, students and partners, to coordinate, track communication and support events.
Act as a first point of contact for the Vice President, Enrolment & Student Experience to support smooth operations of the area, including Student Recruitment, Student Success, Campus Ministry, Athletics department, and Indigenous Initiatives & Relations.
Coordinates the processing of expense statements, prepares check requisitions, and provides support with budget management.
Represent the University and program on various committees as required.
Other special projects and duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES :
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of post-secondary education or a related service-oriented profession.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal sensitively, effectively and efficiently with a wide range of individuals.
Self-motivated, attentive to details, and dependable with exceptional people skills, excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to work independently, effectively manage calendars, coordinate schedules, balance complex priorities, deadlines, and other assignments while exercising good judgment, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
Can-do attitude to support needs of a rapidly growing university in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to work some evening or weekends as needed.
Comfortable with technology and software to support with financial, student information, webpage updates, and other systems as needed.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Enrolment Student Experience Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.