Department
Centre for Experiential Learning
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Appointment Type
regular full-time
Workload
35 hours per week. Evenings and weekends required based on events and operational needs.
Pay Level
CUPE 10: $34.23 per hour
Appointment Start Date
05-Oct-2026
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
Duties:
Reporting to the Director, Centre for Experiential Learning and Student Engagement, the Coordinator, Community Building serves as a key provider of supports and services related to the student experience at VIU. The Coordinator, Community Building supports employees and students to develop and deliver programs that provide engagement and retention experiences aligned with the University's Strategic Plan: People, Place and Potential. The Coordinator, Community Building works closely with the members of the Centre for Experiential Learning & Student Engagement team, Student Affairs, and broader VIU Community to ensure that tools and information are available to facilitate activities that support the student experience and retention initiatives for domestic, Indigenous, and international students.
The Coordinator, Community Building is responsible for the following and other related duties as assigned:
- Supervises student staff and volunteers
- Liaises with students and employees to inform the facilitation of learning programs, activities, and events that contribute positively to the student experience at VIU
- Develops and implements a repository of tools and information for stakeholders designed to support activities, including guidelines for program development
- Develops, plans, and facilitates retention events and initiatives to the student experience as directed
- Develops and implements a communications plan, focused on sharing activity information with all members of the VIU community; this includes but is not limited to website content, social media, newsletters, and reporting on activities
- Develops, records, maintains, and enacts departmental systems and procedures
- Assists in the preparation of accountability reports, program development, and program assessments
- Coordinates the development and delivery of orientation programming for students
- Supports the VIU campus community to deliver events housed within the Student Affairs portfolio (e.g., RockVIU, WorldVIU Days, Global Citizens Forum, etc)
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality in compliance with VIU protocols and procedures
- Applies student development theory to all aspects of the role
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree. A minimum of three years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proven ability to work independently
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple project and activity demands
- Knowledge of student development theory
- Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations or groups
- Demonstrated experience with developing repositories and information sharing tools
- Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing communications plans
- Demonstrated experience with delivering communications to a broad and diverse community, using a variety of media and tools, including social media and websites
- Proven ability and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing program plans, learning outcomes and assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and ability to apply that knowledge to implement appropriate supports and services
- Demonstrated experience with developing and delivering orientation programs, including ongoing orientations
- Proficiency in general office software systems (MS Office, file-sharing, web design, database)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of VIU financial, purchasing, and human resources processes and familiarity with campus group (currently used to managed VIU's Co-Curricular Record Program), and/or Orbis Communications
- Certificate in event and/or project management
- Professional experience in student, co-curricular record and event account practices
- Member of CACUSS
- Facilitated and/or participated in Student Orientation Programs
- Unit4/FIS system experience
- Experience working within an educational/post-secondary setting
- Experience studying, volunteering or living abroad
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
