Well-Being Coordinator, College of Law
Overview: The College of Law recognizes that low well-being impedes student academic success. Additionally, the legal profession has increasingly recognized the value of professional development relating to well-being. Self-awareness, self-management and resilience enable law students to be successful and are considered essential competencies in legal professionals. This position offers an opportunity for a motivated and compassionate professional to make a positive impact on the lives of Law students.
Primary Purpose: The well-being coordinator designs and delivers programming that supports the personal well-being and professional development of law students including both JD and graduate students. This role focuses on fostering self-awareness, resilience, and healthy practices that contribute to academic success and readiness for the legal profession. The coordinator collaborates with students, faculty, leadership, and campus and community partners to identify emerging needs and to create responsive, relevant initiatives. This role also serves as a point of connection between students and appropriate wellness-related resources.
Nature of Work: Reporting operationally to the Director of Administration and working closely with the Associate Dean Academic, the Coordinator will identify the needs of the law students by working with various groups such as the college and student leadership, faculty, students and administrative staff to collect data and gather information. There is considerable judgement and discretionary decision-making as well as the individual must maintain and conduct themselves with a high level of confidentially. As the position is .5FTE, the incumbent will need to prioritize the work, pivot their workflow with little to no notice and manage expectations by all.
Accountabilities:
- Identifies law student well-being needs through consultation, data collection, and collaboration with college leadership, faculty, staff, students, and legal professionals.
- Develops and coordinates comprehensive well-being programs, initiatives, and educational activities related to mental health, resilience, stress management, and law-specific wellness topics.
- Integrates well-being initiatives with academic and co-curricular programming within the college.
- Connects students with appropriate campus and community resources in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Advises college leadership on emerging trends, ongoing initiatives, and program outcomes
- Maintains current knowledge of trends and emerging practices in student well-being and professional wellness.
- Participates on wellness-related committees.
- Maintains confidential records related to student interactions and program delivery.
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
- Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Mental Health First Aid certification is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of related experience.
- Experience in post-secondary teaching, counselling, or the development of wellness-related curriculum or programs are assets.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Knowledge of mental health, well-being, and young adult development.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Strong research, planning, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Department: College of Law
Status: Term 24 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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