Salary 77730 - 58103 CAD Company Dalhousie University Website www.dal.ca Headquarters CEO Revenue Type Sector Founded
Job Description Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Student Development CoordinatorDepartment/Unit Sci, Information Tech, Eng Co-op EdLocation Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosting Number S300-23Employee Group DPMGPosition Type Regular, On-GoingDuration of Contract (if applicable)Employment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $58,103 - $77,730 per annumClassification ADM-05Provisional StatementAbout Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryThe Science, Information Technology, Engineering (SITE) Co-operative Education program at Dalhousie University is responsible for securing and managing quality work term opportunities for almost 2,000 students annually in 29 Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs across four faculties and a college. Reporting to the Student Development Manager, the Student Development Coordinator will provide comprehensive, accessible, progressive resources and services for SITE students to assist them in identifying their goals and meeting their needs relative to work readiness, employment opportunities, career experiences and and other aspects associated with student success in work-integrated learning.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement, deliver and evaluate key supports for student stakeholders by providing guidance and advice to co-op students on a variety of topics ensuring their success in gaining and maintaining employment opportunities.Implement strategies on co-op curriculum and educational programming to support the student’s co-op/WIL experience. Evaluate materials for programming and recommend new programs based on feedback from students and employers, and emerging trends.Ensure open communication and education with internal and external stakeholders as an integral part of ongoing promotion and delivery of co-op programs. Work to maintain full support with stakeholders for policy, procedures and overall requirements of the co-op program.Support development, implementation and evaluation of programs with the Manager, ensuring that they meet strategic long-term and short-term objectives for the Co-op office.Establish and enforce policies for student participation in co-op/WIL by consulting with relevant Faculty co-op advisors and students to ensure opinions and suggestions are taken into consideration.NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.Required QualificationsUndergraduate degree in Business, Human Resources, Marketing or other relevant field, plus approximately one to three years’ relevant experience or more in a comparable client-based setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience).A certificate in Adult Education, Counseling or Career Counseling.Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.Strong time management and prioritization skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Must be self-motivated with the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint and the demonstrated ability to learn new tools.AssetsExperience in work-integrated learning (such as co-op), career education.Experience within a university environment.Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:Self-Awareness & ProfessionalismRespect & InclusionAdaptabilityKnowledge & Thinking SkillsCommunicationServiceAdditional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationApplications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 07/19/2023Close Date 08/03/2023Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant Apply Go Back