Mental Health Coordinator

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please note: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Life, the Mental Health Coordinator (MH Coordinator) is responsible for leading and implementing initiatives and projects identified in the Mental Health and Well-being Strategy (Strategy) as well as the post-secondary mental health grant. In this role, the successful candidate will also supervise the Mental Health Project Assistant and Outreach and Well-being Leaders (OWLs) casual staff. The responsibilities include awareness, education programming and sharing mental health resources with NAIT students and staff. The MH Coordinator position requires collaborative leadership and well-established project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, and work assignments of the team: Mental Health Project Assistant (salary staff) and OWLs (casual staff)
• Leads the project coordination, promotion, education, events and activities
• Leads implementation of the initiatives and projects within the NAIT Mental Health and Well-being strategy and within the Post-secondary Mental Health Grant Agreement
• Creates the annual schedule of events
• Creates and develops efficient processes for engagement and participation
• Supports bi-annual delivery of Wellness survey
• Coordinates data collection and reporting activities
• Monitors progress and change structures to improve the effectiveness of resources
• Supports the planning and maintenance of budgets for student mental health initiatives
• Supports and participates in projects delivered by NAIT Well-being
• Actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of program and event coordination methods, techniques and practices
• Planning and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Customer/student-centered focus
• General knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Comfortable taking charge in situational settings
• General knowledge of budget-related processes
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, techniques and practices
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of NAIT health and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of NAIT HR and payroll processes

Qualifications:

• Related post-secondary diploma.
• Three to five years' related experience working in a related position in a post-secondary environment (e.g. student services, student mental health, curriculum design).
• Advanced credential in the field of psychology, education, or public health is preferred.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $61,997.52 - $83,085.08 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

#LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNI