Career Services Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Conestoga College

Conestoga College

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Requisition Details:

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Job Title:Career Services Coordinator**:

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Requisition #:24-0208**:

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Campus: Doon

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Department: Career Services

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Payband: H

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Starting Rate: $35.06

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Payband Range: $ $40.71

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Hours/Week: 35

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Posting Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Closing Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
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Vacancy Type: Support Staff

Fulltime Temporary Appendix D Contract

Support Staff Full-time Appendix D Contract Replacement Position (April July 7, 2025)

The Career Services Coordinator leads, plans, and manages Career Services programming and initiatives across a broad spectrum of career and employment-related topics to foster optimal employment outcomes for Conestoga students and graduates.

The incumbent seeks to engage students and faculty in programming and events with the goal of enhancing Career Services' profile, fostering collaboration, and building long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Career Services Programming

Identifies opportunities to innovate and develop new programming to meet strategic priorities such as support for International students and alumni
Develops an annual programming plan that encompasses cocurricular workshops and major events/initiatives, such as Career Readiness Week, Canada Career Month, Grad Week, etc.
Drafts a programming budget for manager approval and tracks expenses
Works collaboratively with employer relations staff to engage employers and industry partners in Career Services programming and events
Serves as the key point of contact for Orientation, overseeing Career Services messaging and participation in the Conestoga 101 module, Student Handbook, pre/postarrival orientation activities, Resource Fair, etc.
Represents Career Services on the Student Affairs Events Committee, liaising with Student Affairs colleagues, the International Office, and Conestoga Students Inc. to encourage collaboration and participation in Career Services programming and events;
Works with marketing and communication colleagues to develop digital/print marketing material and social media content to showcase Career Services programming and initiatives
Identifies and gathers outcome measures and metrics for Career Services programming and events, analysing quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate their effectiveness

Talent Hub Student Ambassador Program (Career Peer Mentors)

Researches best practices in student ambassador programs within the Canadian postsecondary sector
Develops an annual plan and budget for the program that reflects the Talent Hub's operational and strategic objectives
Develops position descriptions and identifies opportunities to support student's personal/professional growth and competency development
Develops a robust training and onboarding program that encompasses roles and responsibilities
Coordinates scheduling, campus deployment, and task assignment and provides daytoday support for Student Ambassadors

Faculty Outreach

Works with faculty to identify opportunities to develop/partner on customized programming and resources related to specific programs of study
Liaises with program coordinators, program managers, and faculty to engage them in Talent Hub programming as guest speakers, panel members, etc.

Qualifications:

Threeyear Diploma/Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business, Marketing or Social Sciences, or a related field of study
Three years of experience in event management, programming, marketing, public or community relations, preferably in a postsecondary environment
Commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion, coupled with demonstrated experience working with International students and students from other equityseeking group
Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills to foster collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
A high degree of initiative and creativity, and advanced event management skills with the capacity to successfully plan, coordinate and execute major events
Superior oral/written communication and presentation skills with experience developing and facilitating experiential workshops
Experience recruiting, training, supervising, and motivating student staff or volunteers
Knowledge of the Canadian labour market, Conestoga College programs, and trends/best practices in student recruitment and Career Services

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