Department:
Student Talent Development
Position Type:
Full-Time Support
Salary Range:
$38.01-$44.05-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
July 22, 2024
Length of Contract:
8 months
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date:
July 4, 2024
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
Under the administrative direction of the Manager, Student Talent Development, the Incumbent plays an essential role in ensuring the quality of paid co-op experiences as well as supporting students through the various parts of the co-op journey, including comprehensive career education and employment readiness training.
The Incumbent is responsible for providing up-to-date employment and job search advising and assists co-op students in preparing for the world of work by guiding them through resume and cover letter work-sessions, interview preparation, self-directed job search, etc. This support can take the form of one-on-one coaching and group sessions in-person, or online. The Incumbent develops and delivers presentations on employment topics and continues to support students through their work terms.
There is a strong emphasis on the development of internal stakeholder relationships and servicing and growing existing ones. The Incumbent will work in close collaboration with other members of the Co-op and Career Centre, faculty, Chairs, and Administrators. The Incumbent will also develop and sustain relationships with a long list of external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise, coach, and consult with students through their co-op preparation and job search activities
- Monitor student progress and increase learner success through data management, reporting for quality improvement purposes, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
- Collaborate with internal and external constituents for the purposes of promoting Algonquin College co-op programs to students, employers, faculty, and other services/departments
- Provide co-op work term monitoring and support to students and employers (‘site visits’) to increase job maintenance
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 3-year diploma / degree or equivalent in Business, Education, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Career Development, or any other program with a Cooperative Education component.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience working in the field of employment services, as a Co-op Student Advisor, Co-op Officer, or related experience in Employment, Career Services, Co-op, Counselling, Job Development, or Human Resources. Must include experience developing and delivering services that prepare job seekers for employment, providing job searching and maintenance supports, and creating job development opportunities, preferably in an academic setting.
* This position is paid at Payband I
* Vacancy is for P19898