Co-op Coordinator

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Cooperative Education, Level B

Job Title

Co-op Coordinator (Leave Replacement)

Department

Program Support | Administrative Leadership 1 | Science Co-op Programs | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

October 24, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Dec 31, 2025

Cover letter required.

The Science Co-op team operates with a hybrid work arrangement that offers up to two days a week working from home for those who are interested after their initial training period is completed.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

The UBC Science Co-op Program assists qualified Science students every year in securing work placements with employers as part of their education experience. The Science Co-op Program offers a supportive and positive work culture, and this position is part of a dedicated team that is passionate about student success. The Co-op Coordinator is responsible to coach, counsel and prepare undergraduate and/or graduate Co-op students for the workplace. To develop, market, and promote Work Integrated Learning related work placement programs to new and existing local, national and international employers, professional associations and other institutions.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director of the Co-op program. Works closely with other Co-op Coordinators, Program Assistants and Faculty members. Liaises with other University staff as appropriate for program delivery and promotion. Delegates work to program assistants as needed.

Work Performed

This job is ideal for someone who is seeking a rewarding position in making a difference in students’ life and helping to build their career path. The position offers a broad range of responsibilities such as intake admissions, student management, career advising, workshop facilitation, workplace site visits, employer relations, faculty relations, marketing and program administration.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- designing, preparing and delivering pre-employment training workshops;
- designing, preparing and delivering Co-op orientation and information session;
- assessing ongoing participation of students in the Co-op program as per Program's terms and conditions;
- conducting in-person and on-line site visits;
- evaluating student performance in the workplace to ensure they are meeting employer needs and resolving any performance-related issues;
- coaching and assisting student to find academic-related work placements; reviewing and providing feedback for resumes and cover letters, conducting mock interviews and providing one-on-one guidance and counselling;
- determining technical content of marketing materials;
- maintaining involvement in professional associations in the areas of Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning;
- researching and identifying potential clients in the industry, government agencies and institutions (local, national and international);
- initiating, building and maintaining employer relationships to develop jobs for the Co-op students
- developing and monitoring academics-related work placements;
- attending professional societies and industry trade shows;
- evaluating and grading student work-term and experiential reports;
- advising employers on requirements and availability of government funding;
- reporting on student placement programs;
- collaborating closely with various departments and faculty members, supporting and participating in co-op related activities of the department;
- seeking growth and advancement in student participation and employer relationship
- developing and maintaining relationships with UBC Science Co-op alumni.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Implications of decisions or advice may hinder students' career development and growth, damage to credibility of the program and poor relations with students, employers and faculty. All Science Co-op employees are required to comply with UBC's information security policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in a serious information security breach,


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