Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Niagara Falls, Canada University of Niagara Falls Canada Full time

Position Job Title: Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Reports To: Academic Manager


Overview

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is an innovative and digitally oriented institution that prepares graduates for leadership in a digital world.

Academic programs are aligned to meet the demands of business and industry, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed now and for the future.

UNF’s vision is to offer innovative education and research for a digital world.


Primary Purpose

The mandate of the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, in collaboration with the Associate Deans and Executive Director of Community Engagement, is to expand the range of experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities for UNF students. Working closely with Faculty across all programs, the primary responsibility of the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator will be to develop and maintain a network of community and industry partners to build institutional capacity and support the UNF community in a range of WIL/Experiential Learning initiatives. The ultimate goal is to support students’ successful transition to career or graduate studies through the development of transferable skills.


Specific Responsibilities:

The Work Integrated Learning Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Develop and support a network of community and industry partners to engage with university students and program participants in experiential learning

Establish and maintain a database of community partnerships related to work integrated learning and act as a resource centre to support faculty

Maintain regular contact with employer/partners to provide support and assist in navigating any challenges

Liaise with external stakeholders to gather and disseminate relevant labour market information

Facilitate student experiential and work-integrated placements for academic programs including the development of a work plan with learning outcomes or developmental threshold

Provide resources and assist students by coaching, guiding, and finding best-fit placements

Assist in raising awareness of the benefits of experiential learning – connecting theory and practice – for students, employers, educators, and community

Establish and maintain a quality assurance framework, institutional metrics, and reporting measures

Assist in the development and implementation of University policies related to experiential and work-integrated learning

Source and monitor grant-funded opportunities for students and assist in coordination and management of such projects


Position Requirements:

To be successful in the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator role, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Behavioral elements such as: good judgment, creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, strategic thinking, decision-making, resilience, resourcefulness, enthusiastic and meticulous attention to details.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment, diplomacy and discretion, and to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and bonds across internal teams and external partners.
  • Ability to multi-task, while staying flexible and highly organized; Deadline-driven.
  • A strong commitment to the mission of the University.


Education and Experience:

  • A relevant undergraduate degree with demonstrated experience in project management
  • 2-4 years of experience in a partnership development, recruitment or hiring environment with knowledge of employability skills·
  • Demonstrated initiative in developing relationships with community members to encourage engagement with UNF students
  • Demonstrated ability in employing intercultural competencies, diplomacy and tact
  • Experience working in an educational or similar setting with international students, EAL speakers, and people with disabilities and an enjoyment of working with both 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
  • A high level of professionalism and ability to quickly assess situations and make evidence-based judgements to benefit student and relationships with employer-partners
  • Experience with policy development and implementation would be an asset, as would knowledge of labour and market trends, marketing and social media.


Use of AI Disclosure

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF), UNF is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. While AI tools assist us in identifying and communicating with candidates, applications are reviewed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team to ensure a thorough evaluation of all candidates.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations in Ontario and adhere to the highest standards of ethical hiring. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that all data collected during the recruitment process is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.


Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

University of Niagara Falls Canada recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact jobs@unfc.ca.


We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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