Job Description
Athabasca Universityis currently recruiting for a Team Lead, Care and Coaching.
The Position:
Collaborating closely with the Manager, Student Service Centre, the Team Lead, Care and Coachingaligns services with institutional goals, emphasizing consistency and excellence. Team Leads take charge of leadership, coaching, and support for their team, fostering professional growth and commitment while addressing escalated student concerns for optimal resolution and satisfaction. Their contributions significantly impact the Student Service Centre's success, elevating the institution's overall performance and enhancing the student experience.
The Team Lead, Care and Coaching will lead employees withinthe Student Coaching pillar and the Student Care pillar. Supports to students in these pillars includerecruitment, onboarding, readiness, orientation, mentorship, program and non-program student advice and career and partnership services as well as counselling, career and study skills,mental health and wellness.Team Leadswill be expected to have basic knowledge of all three student pathways and will provide coverage for each other as necessary.
The Team Lead, Care and Coachingwill also be knowledgeable about what services are offered by other departments and faculties across the university so that they are able to share information appropriately on expected processes and make effective referrals. Services are provided to all categories of students.This positionmay be required to be on call for varying shifts such as, evenings and weekends to support their teams during these work rotations.
Qualifications:
An undergraduate degreein a related field (e.g., Adult Education, Management, Administration, Education, Leadership, Communications).
A minimum of three years of proven, direct experience working in a university student service provision environment is required. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Leadership and supervisory experience an asset.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, professional, collaborative working relationships with both internal / external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and to build and maintain professional working relationships as a collaborative team member and positive representative of the Student Service Centre and AU.
Ability to interact knowledgeably, comfortably, positively, and respectfully with diverse individuals with a broad range of credentials, abilities, and literacy levels.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with superior attention to detail and superior level of accuracy. The ability to communicate complex ideas effectively is essential.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a very demanding, fast-past environment while maintaining superior accuracy.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this position, please contact Nichole Collins, Human Resources Business Partner, at ncollins@athabascau.ca
The Position:
Collaborating closely with the Manager, Student Service Centre, the Team Lead, Care and Coachingaligns services with institutional goals, emphasizing consistency and excellence. Team Leads take charge of leadership, coaching, and support for their team, fostering professional growth and commitment while addressing escalated student concerns for optimal resolution and satisfaction. Their contributions significantly impact the Student Service Centre's success, elevating the institution's overall performance and enhancing the student experience.
The Team Lead, Care and Coaching will lead employees withinthe Student Coaching pillar and the Student Care pillar. Supports to students in these pillars includerecruitment, onboarding, readiness, orientation, mentorship, program and non-program student advice and career and partnership services as well as counselling, career and study skills,mental health and wellness.Team Leadswill be expected to have basic knowledge of all three student pathways and will provide coverage for each other as necessary.
The Team Lead, Care and Coachingwill also be knowledgeable about what services are offered by other departments and faculties across the university so that they are able to share information appropriately on expected processes and make effective referrals. Services are provided to all categories of students.This positionmay be required to be on call for varying shifts such as, evenings and weekends to support their teams during these work rotations.
Qualifications:
An undergraduate degreein a related field (e.g., Adult Education, Management, Administration, Education, Leadership, Communications).
A minimum of three years of proven, direct experience working in a university student service provision environment is required. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Leadership and supervisory experience an asset.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, professional, collaborative working relationships with both internal / external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and to build and maintain professional working relationships as a collaborative team member and positive representative of the Student Service Centre and AU.
Ability to interact knowledgeably, comfortably, positively, and respectfully with diverse individuals with a broad range of credentials, abilities, and literacy levels.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with superior attention to detail and superior level of accuracy. The ability to communicate complex ideas effectively is essential.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a very demanding, fast-past environment while maintaining superior accuracy.
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this position, please contact Nichole Collins, Human Resources Business Partner, at ncollins@athabascau.ca
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Team Lead, Care and Coaching, AU Service Centre position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Athabasca 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 Work from home Jobs is a plus.
