Career Services Officer - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Career Services

The mission of Western Engineering Career Services is to provide the best student experience by offering experiential learning opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students and a seamless transition from student life to employment.

The key goals of Career Services are to provide students with experiential learning opportunities during their undergraduate education by offering degree related to work placement opportunities; to identify new and enhance current employment partnerships with industry to better promote student recruitment initiatives (internship, co-op, new graduate) to increase enrolment and placements; and to provide undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni with the necessary skills to transition to the workplace.

Responsibilities:

This role is expected to be filled by re-appointment

Accountabilities:

Provide Career Counselling and Support to students including, resume writing, cover letter and interview

support.- Manage and support information sessions, workshops, lectures to support co-op opportunities for

undergraduate and graduate students.- Coordinate and deliver career training modules/workshops and support special projects in collaboration

with various stakeholders including the Career Services team.
Qualifications

Education:

Undergraduate Degree, in Business Management/Administration preferred

Experience:

1 year of administrative experience in an office environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Knowledge of general office procedures
Familiarity with financial records management
Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
Detailoriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically
Resultsoriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.