About the role#
The Manager, Student Leadership provides operational oversight for student governance and student-led activities at Georgian College. This role supports the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) and its staff, leads student clubs, and manages basic needs initiatives such as the Food Locker. You will work to strengthen student engagement, belonging, and retention across all campuses while ensuring effective governance and equitable service delivery.
What you'll do#
- Provide coaching, training, and operational guidance to GCSA representatives and supporting staff.
- Lead student clubs, ensuring they remain active, inclusive, and compliant with college policies.
- Manage ancillary fee budgets and operational resources while monitoring expenditures.
- Direct life stability initiatives, including the Food Locker and clothing programs.
- Develop operational plans, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to deliver student-centered programs.
- Represent the college on various internal and external committees.
- Lead and develop a team of staff and student leaders.
What you'll need#
- A 4-year degree in Leadership, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Community Services, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience supporting student leaders and advocacy in a post-secondary environment.
- Knowledge of student development, governance, engagement, and retention practices.
- Experience in program development, event coordination, and service assessment.
- Demonstrated skills in people management, coaching, and mentorship.
- Experience managing complex budgets, ancillary fee-funded operations, and revenue-generating activities.
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and issues management skills.
- Ability to build trust with diverse student populations using culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approaches.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all programming.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills to support multi-campus operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Georgian College
Georgian College provides post-secondary education and training programs focused on career preparation. The institution offers courses in business, health, technology, and skilled trades. Founded in 1967, the college operates from its headquarters in Barrie, Ontario. It employs approximately 2,925 people across multiple campus locations.
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