Fashion Studies Field Education Officer - Toronto, Canada - George Brown College

George Brown College

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Land Acknowledgement

_George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live __in the community with each other._**
_At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another._

What responsibilities will you have in this role?

Manages the job posting and closing process on the Outcome platform for all School of Fashion & Jewellery Field Placement courses.
Responsible for the case management of all School of Fashion & Jewellery students registered to a Work-IntegratedLearning course.
Escalates student and employment issues to faculty and the Field Education Manager, as required.
Prepares reports and participates in Program Advisory Committees, upon request.
Prepares and advises students individually and through classroom instruction to ease the transition from college to the Fashion & Jewellery industry.
Supports faculty in the individual assessment of resumes, cover letters, portfolios and mock interviews in the development of industryrelevant job search strategies.
Leads in the development of new opportunities by following up on staff and faculty leads. Strategies may include meetings/presentations to potential employers and networking through industry events and professional associations.
Determines opportunity suitability based on industry relevance and learning outcomes.
Ensures marketing materials are uptodate and assists with the organization of special events led by faculty and/or administration.
Solicits feedback from the employer about student progress on the job and ensures that students' learning outcomes are progressing.
Escalates performance related issues to faculty/management if conflicts arise.
Liaises with students and employers when documentation is missing or work submitted is not at an acceptable level.
Other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications do you need for this role?

Threeyear diploma or degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in Fashion, Design, or Marketing.
Minimum three years' experience working in the fashion and/or jewellery industry, including, but not limited to, design, retail, visual merchandising, marketing and communications.
Demonstrable knowledge of fashion and/or jewellery business concepts and labour market trends.
Demonstrable connection to Torontobased fashion/jewellery industry events and/or professional associations.
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with members of the fashion and/or jewellery industry.
A high level of empathetic communication skills to deal with students with English as a second language (ESL).
Demonstrated experience in understanding fashion/jewellery employer expectations and communicating them to students.
Excellent liaison skills, diplomacy and professional demeanour.
Strong time management, case management, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel for site visits, trade shows, other campus meetings, prospecting, professional development days and workshops.
Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience, and styles.
Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decisionmaking processes.

Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
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NOTES:

If employed currently or previously employed at GBC, please log into Cornerstone with your employee account.**:
Please ensure your resume highlights all relevant education, training and experience that are applicable to the minimum qualifications for this role.**:

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The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.****Closing: March 3, 2023