Community Development Coordinator

Description:

Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing the best student experience through the development of a thriving community within Platt’s Lane Estates. We provide programs and services which engage our diverse student population, and their families, in purposeful campus and community experiences that lead to personal growth, inclusive community standards, and global citizenship.

Responsibilities

The Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is responsible for creating a supportive community within Platt’s Lane Estates (PLE), under the supervision of the Associate Director, Residence Engagement. The Community Development Coordinator will respond to identified community needs by developing, organizing and delivering social, educational, and needs-based programs for the community while promoting involvement and engagement within the community. The Community Development Coordinator will plan and facilitate programs that meet the needs of the PLE community and will ensure that community members have the necessary support, information, documentation and resources. The Community Development Coordinator will act as a first point of contact for all internal and external inquiries and other related policies and procedures. The Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing events related to program offerings and will assist with curriculum design, implementation, continuous improvement and expansion of PLE programming.

Key Accountabilities

Responds to identified community needs by developing, organizing, and delivering social and educational, and needs-based programs for the community

Assesses the needs of a diverse community while considering the age and demographic of tenants and their families

Responds to the needs identified in PLE by developing, organizing and delivering social, educational and needs-based programs

Works with the Programming Coordinator(s) and tenants to develop large-scale, community-wide programs (e.g. Tenant Appreciation BBQ, New Tenant Meet and Greet, and the Niagara Falls Trip)

Creates a programming plan each month, in consultation with the Associate Director, Residence Engagement

Maintains a program database to review, revise, update, and evaluate current programs and ensures records are securely stored and prepares related reports and analytics as required

Maintains and updates information in PLE advertising spaces

Provides assistance to other OREP programs and initiatives as required