Job Description / Duties
The Coordinator will support students in their career education and development activities. The Coordinator will work with undergraduate Co-op and non-students to offer individual career coaching and advising; teach pre-employment career courses / seminars / workshop; employer liaison activities and developing employment opportunities with organizations, corporations and agencies; and be involved in the planning and organizing of career-related events for students.
The main focus of the position with be working with students through individual career coaching sessions and scheduled individual student appointments. A thorough understanding of career theory will allow the successful candidate to work with students to develop career action plans, disseminate labour market information, identify core career competencies, complete a career portfolio, revise resume and cover letters, implement interview strategies, and assist students to make meaning of their education during the transition from school to work.
The Co-op Coordinator will:
- Instruct semester sections of the pre-requisite Career Management Co-op 1000 course throughout the year
- Develop, evaluate and mark Co-op 1000: Career Management assignments and capstone projects
- Develop career based curriculum that is innovative and engaging
- Collaborate with small, medium, and large industries, government entities, and crown corporations to create Co-op work-term learning environments for students
- Utilize the Moodle LMS platform to develop the work-term course, assignments, and communications for students in a Co-op work-term
- Conduct work term mid-term site visits and evaluations for students and employers
- Be responsible for promoting the Co-op program to students and prospective employers
- Market Co-op opportunities to prospective students and participate in a variety of recruitment events, career fairs, and employer information sessions
- Meet with students one-on-one to assist them in the co-op process. This will include advising students on career development, planning, Co-op guidelines, and eligibility requirements.
- Develop employer partnerships and Co-op work-term opportunities for students
- Maintain student records and documentation
- Engage in community and employer recruitment activities to develop employment opportunities for students with organizations, corporations and agencies
- Maintain accurate records and entering confidential information on the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Symplicity)
- Generate reports and provide stats to the Chairperson
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications / Required Skills
Core Competencies for Success in this Role:
- Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings and events on a regular basis.
- Organize and prioritize schedules to ensure attendance at key departmental activities.
- Provide consistent support to team members and students, ensuring follow-through on tasks and appointments.
- Maintain accessibility to attend meetings and support team initiatives.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills through professional emails, reports, and meetings.
- Exhibit consistent and professional verbal and non-verbal communication in all interactions with team members and students.
- Interpret and respond to incoming messages promptly and accurately.
- Provide feedback to students in alignment with widely accepted career education theories and practices.
- Show long-term commitment to departmental initiatives and engagement throughout the year.
- Take initiative to support student success and consistently go above and beyond in meeting department and student needs.
- Engage actively in department projects, demonstrating dedication to team goals and objectives.
- Adjust to changing departmental priorities and schedules as necessary.
- Stay informed of labor market trends and adjust employment development strategies accordingly.
- Modify student-centered approaches to accommodate individual needs and changing situations.
- Represent the department at university events to promote programs, including attending evening and weekend functions when required.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and faculty council meetings.
- Actively contribute to committees and department projects.
- Collaborate openly with colleagues, contributing equally to team efforts and providing support when necessary.
- Approach teamwork with a positive mindset, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Manage time effectively and seek opportunities to improve departmental processes.
Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects and daily responsibilities.
- Maintain high ethical standards in decision-making, ensuring transparency, integrity, and fairness in interactions with students and stakeholders.
- Lead by example and uphold the values of the department, fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Take initiative in leading projects and demonstrate confidence in leadership roles.
Show self-awareness and a commitment to personal and professional development.
- Provide clear communication of expectations to teammates and students.
- Be open to feedback and continuously strive for improvement.
- Incorporate new information and strategies into curriculum development.
- Support new faculty members by offering guidance and assistance with departmental teaching workloads.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching practices
- Minimum of a Master’s degree relevant to Career Education, Co-operative Education, Experiential Learning, and/or Work Integrated Learning disciplines
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in the Co-operative Education, Work Integrated Learning and/or Experiential Learning field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in career advising, employment preparation, and supporting students through the career planning and career decision-making process
- Must have strong work placement and monitoring experience
- Demonstrated instructional skills and experience in a post-secondary setting
- Must have a strong attachment to business and industry, with excellent knowledge of regional, provincial, national and international labour markets/trends
- Must have strong marketing and presentation skills to communicate with various stakeholder groups
- Excellent knowledge of the recruitment and talent acquisition process
- Superior time management, written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations, including students, employers, faculty, deans, administrators and alumni
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team that works in a centralized work environment
- Must have a proven track record in meeting deadlines and follow through on tasks
- Must have a high degree of professionalism and be able to work effectively in a team
Proficiency in MS Office software, database programs, Banner and Learning Management Systems like Moodle is an asset
- Valid Driver's License
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Salary: 55.19/hr (Sessional Faculty - Instructional Support)
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