Work Experience Coordinator

1 month ago


Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

**Job Description**:
**About MRU**:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-caliber programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

**About the Department of Career Services**:
Our vision at Career Services is to engage students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom, through work integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local, national and global community.

We are intentional in our approach and have our mission, vision and guiding principles to direct us in the transformative services we offer.

We believe that no student is left behind and are committed to four objectives to ensure this; growing experiential career development for all students, delivering exceptional value to our partners (internal/ external), increasing graduate employment, and ensuring sustainability through diversification of services and funding.

Career Services is going through its own transformation, and as a high performing team, this will enable us to innovate and build an agile ecosystem that delivers new services and experiences for our students and partners.

**About the Role**:
This position is a full-time role working 35 hours per week that will develop, implement, coordinate and promote Work Experience programs, facilitating learning and counseling students to bridge their entry in to the workplace. The Coordinator is also accountable to both lead and participate in team-based projects as a collaborative means to draw on skill synergy and achieve department objectives.

**Responsibilities**:

- Research, develop and implement a strategic local, regional, and provincial marketing plan in order to contact and engage targeted employers to hire work term students for quality work term settings/opportunities;
- Source, develop, and foster employer-client relationships to ensure participation in the work experience component of the degree;
- Work with student groups to assist in their success in securing work term opportunities by meeting with students one-on-one and in group settings;
- Create and deliver an in-class professional development course (one full semester) that prepares students to respond to the labour market and guide them in self-assessment, resume and cover letter preparation, interviews, and networking, and self-marketing tools; and
- Liaise with faculty to collaborate on program progress and student development practices that support outcomes-focused learning.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field;
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant marketing experience ideally coupled with applicable work experience in marketing, human resources, and/or career development;
- Career development experience or certification would be an asset;
- Industry experience and familiarity with accounting, finance, real estate, and insurance sectors and organizations are an asset
- Ability to work effectively with multiple program stakeholders;
- Proven ability to work independently and within self-managed teams;
- High aptitude for problem-solving and attention to detail in conjunction with excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities;
- Excellent communication, presentation and classroom facilitation skills with a track record for professionalism and diplomacy;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and Google Apps; Contact Management Software experience would be an asset; and
- Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver’s license; limited local travel is required.

**What We Offer**:
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment



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