Co-op Program Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Engineering Student, Co-op & Career Connections:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Aug 08, 2023

Closing Date

Aug 17, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$55,212 to $75,685 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Working for the Department/Faculty

Position
Are you a positive individual interested in working with a dynamic, collaborative, service-oriented, crossfunctional team? Are you adaptable to change, love to work with students and enjoy developing relationships? If so, we are looking for you

_Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter that __outlines why you believe you are the right person for this position.

In your cover letter, please provide a detailed answer to the following question:
"How will you contribute to a culture of trust, effectiveness and execution in the Faculty of Engineering_
_?" Applications received without a cover letter that does not specifically address these important items will not be considered._
**Duties
Student Career Ready Development

Works extensively with students in all areas of career development (resumes, interviews, communication skills) and recruitment (job search and networking skills) preparation during one on one consultation and/or by participating in workshops and Engg 29
Supports coop / career development initiatives throughout the year (i.e. welcome to coop, industry nights, tech talks, special events, student group support).
Develops and contributes to communication materials related to coop /Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to support and promote the coop program (research, social / professional media i.e. LinkedIn, Twitter) and engage the coop student population.

Co-op Recruitment Process

Works in collaboration with Employer Relationship Managers and Program Assistants to support the coop recruitment process and effective interactions with employers.
Provides information about the Coop program to employers who contact the Coop Office and/or are delegated from the Employer Relationship Manager.
Participates in the full cycle recruitment process by reviewing and approving incoming job postings
Ensures adherence of creditable work term jobs to prograM/Faculty specific requirements (e.g. work term levels, work relevance criteria, job type/sequence requirements), and approves coop job postings for students who arrange their own jobs for standard jobs
Answers questions for students about the recruitment process and jobs that are posted.
Works with companies to coordinate interviews in collaboration with the Employer Relationship Manager.
Hosts employers who are on campus conducting interviews.
Facilitate the offer process by communicating the offer to students, confirming the acceptance with the employer and updating the student record.

Student Site Visit -Work Term Evaluation

Responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting between onsite visits per year (local, national, rural, remote) involving travel as well as virtual meetings.
In consultation with the student's supervisor, utilize sound judgment to assess learning, performance and professionalism during the on site meeting and make recommendations to students to enhance performance and strive for continuous improvement during the work term.
Discusses the Final Evaluation process with the supervisor and the student.
Reviews the work term report requirements with the student and ensures they understand deadlines and the submission process.
Monitors and maintains contact and communication with the supervisor and student throughout the work term. Identifies and intervenes in situations that may be problematic or requiring conflict resolution and escalate it appropriately to one of t