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The mandate of the Experiential Learning Department is to expand the range of experiential and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® students. The ultimate goal is to support students’ successful transition to career or graduate studies through the development of transferable skills. Working closely with Career Services, Co-operative Education and other members of the team, the primary responsibility of the Community and Industry Outreach Coordinator will be to develop, maintain, and collaborate with a network of community and industry partners to build institutional capacity and support the ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® community in a range of WIL/Experiential Learning initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and support a network of community and industry partners to engage with university students and program participants in experiential learning
• Maintain regular contact with employers/partners to provide support and assist in navigating any challenges
• Assist in the design, development and delivery of employment-related workshops and programming
• Coordinate a combination of small and large career and volunteer events to help connect organizations/employers with ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® students
• Establish and maintain a database of community partnerships and act as a resource for the WIL unit to support faculty
• Facilitate student experiential and work-integrated placements for both academic and non-academic programs
• Work one-on-one and in small groups to coach students on employment practices such as mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews, job search support etc.
• Provide resources and assist students by coaching, guiding, and finding best-fit placements
• Assist in raising awareness of the benefits of experiential learning for students, employers, educators, and community, through outreach
• Source and monitor grant-funded opportunities for students and assist in coordination and management of such projects
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant undergraduate degree
• Demonstrated initiative and ability in developing relationships
• Demonstrated experience in a partnership development, recruitment or hiring environment with knowledge of employability skills
• Demonstrated ability in employing EDIA (equity diversity inclusion and accessibility) when working with individuals and within a team to meet goals
• Excellent communication skills to ensure clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities and to maintain positive relationships among and between internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to listen and support ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® students
• A high level of professionalism and ability to quickly assess situations and make evidence-based judgements to benefit students and relationships with employer partners
• Experience facilitating workshops, program delivery, and/or event planning would be considered an asset
• Experience working in post-secondary education would be considered an asset

• Lived experience that supports the department in identifying barriers and increasing inclusion, would be an asset