Manager, Student Leadership

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Georgian College seeks a Manager, Student Leadership to lead vibrant, inclusive, student-centred campus life and student leadership programming that strengthens engagement, belonging and retention across all Georgian campuses.

Position Overview: 

Reporting to the Associate Director, Student and Campus Life, the Manager, Student Leadership provides leadership and operational oversight of student governance, student leadership and student-led student life activities at Georgian College. The role is accountable for the oversight, coaching and support of the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) and supporting staff, the leadership of student clubs, and the delivery of student life stability and basic needs initiatives, including the Food Locker. The position supports clear governance processes, amplifies student voice and strengthens student leadership capability development, engagement, belonging, well-being, retention and overall student success across all campus locations.

The Manager leads and develops staff, and student leaders, manages ancillary fee budgets and operational resources, and ensures effective governance, accountability, collaboration, risk management and equitable service delivery across campuses. The Manager works collaboratively with the Manager, Student Transition and Engagement, broader Student Success and Athletics and Recreation Teams, the Registrar’s Office, academic leaders, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Facilities, Food Services, and community and external partners, to deliver coordinated, student-centered programs and services.

Job Details:

Job posting date: November 5, 2026 Department: Student Success Location: Barrie Campus Classification: Administration Employment Type: Full-time Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary Range: $88,112-$$110,140 (Pay Band 10)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides onboarding, training, day-to-day oversight, coaching and guidance to the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) student representatives, and supporting staff, across all campus locations, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability, equitable service delivery and alignment with College priorities. Leads, coaches and supports staff and student teams by establishing performance expectations, assigning priorities and providing regular guidance and feedback.
•  Advances student voice and leadership by creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn, connect, contribute and influence College decisions. 
• Coaches and advises GCSA elected student leaders and staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of GCSA services, programs, events and advocacy initiatives, including interpreting policy, budgeting, conflict resolution and issues management. 
• Leads the Food Locker and Basic Needs strategy and related life stability initiatives that strengthen student wellness, engagement, belonging and retention. Oversees Food Locker and Clothing Locker operations across campuses, including access and eligibility practices, inventory, procurement, donations, scheduling and the training and supervision of student staff and volunteers. 
• Works collaboratively with supporting teams including housing services, first year experience, advising and well-being. 
• Supports the College’s GCSA ancillary fee processes, Ancillary Fee Committee education and representation, and accountability requirements as they relate to GCSA-funded services. 
• Liaises with senior leadership and campus partners to ensure student voice and GCSA representation, communication and engagement is in College committees, advocacy efforts and strategic initiatives.
• Leads data-informed service review and continuous improvement of GCSA-related functions to ensure services respond to changing student needs and campus contexts. 
• Serves as the primary College contact for GCSA operational matters, resolving concerns and escalating complex matters as required. 
• Provide leadership and oversight for GCSA marketing and communication initiatives by fostering collaboration with the Marketing, Communications & Recruitment (MCR) department and the GCSA Multimedia and Communications Specialist, supporting the development and implementation of marketing, communications, social media, and storytelling strategies while ensuring compliance with GCSA and MCR policies, standards, and brand requirements.
• Ensures students are connected to appropriate College and community supports through coordinated referral pathways with Student Success teams and other campus and community partners. 
• Builds relationships with Food Services, community organizations, donors and other partners to sustain and expand basic needs supports. 
• Leads the engagement of student leadership and clubs in orientation programming, transition support and FYE events.
• Leads Georgian’s student clubs program, including club requirements, recognition, onboarding, advising, training, resources and ongoing support to ensure clubs are active, inclusive and accessible across campuses. 
• Ensures clubs operate in alignment with College policies, funding guidelines, risk management and safety expectations. 
• Recruits, trains, coaches and recognizes student leaders and volunteers, and designs leadership development opportunities that build skills, engagement and belonging. 
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and student-centred service. 
• Develops operational plans, service priorities, policies and procedures for the portfolio to ensure consistent, responsive and equitable delivery of services across campuses. 
• Manages departmental budgets and resources, monitors expenditures and provides financial guidance to students to support responsible stewardship of ancillary fee-funded services  
• Ensures compliance with College policies, privacy and human rights requirements and applicable agreements, and manages risk, incidents and escalated student concerns. 
• Prepares reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leadership, and identifies efficiencies and funding opportunities that enhance services and programming. 
• Responsible for student insurance GCSA engagement, City of Barrie UPass fees and processes, and other strategic projects that intersect with GCSA ancillary fees and stewardship 
• Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with Student Success teams, the Registrar’s Office, academic leaders, Facilities, Alumni and Advancement, Food Services, the GCSA, community organizations and other external partners.
• Represents the College on internal and external committees and working groups related to student leadership, governance, basic needs and student life. 
• Leads or contributes to special projects and cross-functional initiatives that support student engagement, retention and student success across campuses.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a 4-year degree program in Leadership, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Community Services or a related field of study.  
• A minimum of five years demonstrated leadership experience supporting student leaders and advocacy in a post- secondary environment.
• Knowledge of student development, student engagement, governance processes, retention and belonging practices within a post-secondary environment.
• Experience in the development, coordination, delivery and assessment of programs, services, and initiatives for students
• Experience planning and coordinating special events
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including advising, coaching, mentorship and human resource leadership
• Experience managing complex budgets, ancillary fee-funded operations, and revenue-generating activities, as well as financial/resource planning.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, student leaders, staff, senior leaders, campus partners and external organizations.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, conflict resolution and issues management skills to support student governance, service delivery, partnerships and complex operational matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring equity, inclusion and belonging in student programming. 
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds and apply culturally responsive, anti-oppressive approaches to student leadership development, fostering inclusive participation, addressing barriers and strengthening student voice, belonging and well-being.
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills to support multi-campus operations, service review, performance measurement, facilities asset planning and long-term sustainability initiatives.
  
  Why Work with Us?

Georgian’s multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College:

• We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents.
• A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends. 
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.  
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP:  Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services:  Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/ quoting Competition #139-26 by 11:59 pm on November 15, 2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.