Transitions Coordinator

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Competition Number: J0325-1002

Position Title: Transitions Coordinator

Position Number (Final): 00130241

Employee Group: Support Staff - USW Local 2010

Job Category: Academic Support and Student Services

Department or Area: Regional Assess Resource CTR

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary: $65,044.00 - $79,313.00/Year

Grade: 08 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: April 11, 2025

Closing Date: April 19, 2025

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Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Transitions Coordinator coordinates, runs, and evaluates the STEPS (Successful Transitions from Elementary to Post Secondary), OLTS (On-Line to Success), and other transition initiatives by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC). The Transitions Coordinator assists in evaluating student documentation and determining eligibility for the programs. They conduct information and training sessions for students, staff, and other individuals regarding RARC's transition programs and other best practices in transitions for students with special education needs. The Transitions Coordinator contributes to the content creation and development of the Transition Resource Guide website, EYES-ON-PSE transition program, and other transition initiatives. They assist in sharing information, promoting projects, and liaising with other partners such as MCU, MEDU, elementary high schools, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders. They assist in the coordination of STEPS and OLTS-based research projects at the RARC. The Transitions Coordinator participates in the recruitment and hiring process of transition team members, summer students, and practicum students, and supervises practicum students and occasional employees.

This position designs, develops, oversees, delivers, and evaluates academic resources including programs, workshops, training, and services for students and stakeholders. This position oversees projects related to the development of experiential learning programs and professional development. This position evaluates and researches comparators and best practices in student development and experiential learning. This position also directs, allocates, and supervises the work of other staff.

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.

• Designs, develops, oversees, delivers, and evaluates programs, workshops, training, and services for students and stakeholders.
• Oversees projects related to the development of experiential learning programs and professional development.
• Evaluates and researches comparators and best practices in student development and experiential learning.
• Builds partnerships and collaborates with departments across the university and with community partners to promote and implement programs and initiatives that support student success.
• Develops resources to support students' academic skill development.
• Develops program content for websites.
• Directs, allocates, and supervises the work of other staff.
• Chairs and/or participates on committees.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or ongoing learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
• In education preferred.

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust, and credibility.
• Manage own work, train and review the work of the team to see commitments through to completion.
• Set work priorities and direction, supporting the unit in achieving goals and objectives.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develop a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop team and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assess risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
• Assess the suitability of job candidates and recommend the most appropriate person for hire.
• Monitor and assess output and the quality of work from team members and recommend the need for formal training or development plans to management and identify possible performance and/or disciplinary issues.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.

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