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Bridgewater, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number: 2627-141

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Professional Support

Student Community Coordinator (PS3)

Lunenburg Campus

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Student Supports

Office of L'nu Student Success

Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 14, 2026

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, August 27, 2026

Competition No. 2627-141

The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on steps that range from $74,712.27 - $93,456.74.

New Professional

Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $81,859.58 annually.

This is a designated competition open only to candidates from the Mi'kmaq/Indigenous Community.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing...

The Student Community Coordinator is based at the Lunenburg Campus and supports L'nu student success initiatives across the College.

As the Student Community Coordinator, Office of L'nu Student Success, you will play a key role in creating meaningful opportunities for connection, belonging, leadership development, and success for Mi'kmaq and Indigenous students. Grounded in Mi'kmaw ways of knowing, being, and doing, you will build relationships with students, communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partners to support engagement both on campus and in community.

In This Role, You Will

- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate student peer mentorship and leadership programs that foster student engagement, retention, and success.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Mi'kmaq communities, organizations, schools, and community partners to support student engagement pathways.
- Collaborate with students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community organizations, and College employees to create culturally responsive programming and supports.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and provide functional guidance to student peer mentors and volunteers.
- Facilitate workshops, presentations, orientations, and learning opportunities that support student development and community connection.
- Support the development of educational resources, program materials, communications, and digital content that promote awareness of student support programs.
- Coordinate and participate in cultural events, community gatherings, and College-wide observances such as Mi'kmaq History Month, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day activities, and other community-identified events.
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, prepare reports, and make recommendations to enhance student engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with campus teams and Student Supports staff to create welcoming, inclusive,



and culturally safe learning environments for L'nu students.
- You bring a strong understanding of Mi'kmaq culture, history, communities, and contemporary realities. You are passionate about student success and possess a demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive student support practices.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience

- Two-year post-secondary diploma, or a degree in a related field such as Indigenous Studies, Mi'kmaw Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences, Education, Recreation Leadership, Human Services, or a related discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three years of related occupational experience, including lived and first-hand experience within the Mi'kmaq/Indigenous community.
- Demonstrated experience in community development, relationship-building, and engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Experience supporting student leadership development, peer mentorship, youth programming, or community-based initiatives.
- Experience designing, coordinating, and evaluating programs, events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
- Experience facilitating groups, presentations, workshops, or educational programming.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community organizations, and educational partners.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, email, virtual collaboration platforms, and web-based communication tools.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community engagement activities.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

- Knowledge of Mi'kmaq history, culture, traditions, Treaty Rights, and contemporary community priorities.
- Understanding of Indigenous student experiences and factors that contribute to student success, persistence, belonging, and well-being.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, students, and community leaders.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Experience applying culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and student-centered approaches.




- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Understanding of privacy requirements and the importance of confidentiality when working with student information.
- Commitment to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and reflective practice.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
- Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus

- Ivany Campus

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As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period.

Term full-time Skilled Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR & Talent Consultant, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.

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