Work Integrated Program Coordinator-vancouver - Vancouver, Canada - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The
Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator will identify, establish, and maintain relationships with industry partners, and collaborating with faculty members to facilitate and coordinate practicum placements and other work-integrated learning opportunities that align with student and program goals.

By providing overall administrative support in accordance with FDU policies and protocols, the Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator will conduct tasks such as guiding employers to facilitate meaningful student work experiences and successful placements, recruiting students for the work-integrated learning program, designing and delivering internship orientation and pre-employment training (in-person and online), advising students to prepare for internship search, monitoring student work terms, visiting practicum sites and addressing any workplace issues that students encounter, and marketing the program to employers.

Supervision Received:

The Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Career Services and receives supervision concerning objectives to be achieved.

The incumbent is expected to work independently and collaboratively on daily tasks and special projects, as well as collaborate with other key internal and external constituent groups.

Principal Duties:
Student Advising

Provide employment coaching and overall guidance to students towards developing realistic goals and internship search plan based on their program of study.
Design, develop, and facilitate comprehensive job search workshops and training sessions on all aspects of work-integrated learning goals and career development.
Provide relevant and accurate information regarding the internship process and requirements.
Monitor and provide ongoing support during and after completion of the internship program.

Employer and Faculty Relations

Manage, liaise with, and grow a base of internship employers by researching and developing internship opportunities based on the needs of student interns and their programs of study.
Liaise with corporations, government agencies, and employment service providers for internship placements.
Assist employers with onboarding student interns.
Conduct internship site visits to evaluate student performance in the workplace and help resolve performance issues.
Collaborate with faculty members to identify work-integrated learning opportunities that align with program objectives and student learning outcomes.
Work closely with faculty to integrate work-integrated learning components into the curriculum at the course or program level.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Salary:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits: