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Co-op Student Coordinator - Experiential Education and English Language Centre - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
REQ165
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Experiential Education and English Language Centre
Position:
Co-op Student Coordinator
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$61,535 to $68,224 per annum

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a motivated, out-going professional to be the main contact and support to students in the Co-operative Education Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with the Co-op Job Development Coordinator, the Co-op Student Coordinator will:

  • Proactively promote the UPEI Co-operative Education program to students and ensure there is a clear understanding of the academic requirements and processes of the program as well as the work term expectations
  • Coordinate the student application, selection, and admission process
  • Conduct on-campus promotion of the Co-operative Education program
  • Advise and counsel a diverse population of students; respond to student inquiries; engage and support students; work with students to be successful in their job search
  • Coordinate, adapt and deliver the professional development modules (COOP 2110, COOP 2120, COOP 3110, and COOP 4110) and ensure that they are regularly evaluated
  • Assess professional development course and work term assignments
  • Maintain the ORBIS database to ensure student data is accurate, current, and kept up-to-date
  • Prepare reports including end of term summary report of student participation in the program
  • Coordinate student recognition events for Co-op
  • Support the work of the Co-op Job Development Coordinator, where needed
  • Liaise regularly with the Academic Directors to ensure that students are fulfilling the academic requirements of the program
  • Use feedback received from students to support the Co-op Job Development Coordinator in employer recruitment
  • Support the expansion of the Co-operative Education Program to new disciplines on campus
  • Participate in and support the activities of the broader department, where needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A university degree in a relevant field (eg: Education, Counselling, Humanities); a Co-operative Education designation would be considered an asset
  • A minimum of two years in a teaching, coaching or mentoring role
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
  • An understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural experiences and educational backgrounds
  • Experience in managing a database, MS Office Tools, Google applications
  • Experience with social media software and networking applications such as blogs, podcasts, LinkedIn and Twitter
  • Awareness of work culture in other countries and experience working in a university environment would be considered an asset
  • Experience in the career development field would be considered an asset
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Closing date: March 22, 2023 (6:00 pm AST)

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.