Student Placement Coordinator

8 months ago

Edmonton, Canada CAMPBELL COLLEGE Full time

Job Purpose

The Student Placement Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates program efforts to promote full use of career services by students at each campus. The Student Placement Coordinator support students and alumni to identify and achieve students’ career and employment goals. They help them to identify their values, needs and skills and use this information to seek out, engage in, and extract meaning from a wide variety of experiences.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Placement Coordination**:

- Liaise with academic departments to understand students' placement requirements and objectives.
- Research and establish partnerships with external organizations to create placement opportunities for students.
- Coordinate the placement process, including matching students with suitable placements, managing placement agreements, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

**Student Support**:

- Provide guidance and support to students throughout the placement process, including resume preparation, interview coaching, and orientation to placement expectations.
- Conduct individual consultations with students to assess their interests, skills, and career goals, and align them with appropriate placement opportunities.
- Address students' concerns, questions, and challenges related to placements, and offer solutions and resources for resolution.

**Relationship Management**:

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, including businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and industry associations, to facilitate placement opportunities for students.
- Collaborate with employers to understand their needs and expectations for student placements and ensure a mutually beneficial partnership.
- Attend networking events, career fairs, and industry meetings to promote placement opportunities and establish new partnerships.

**Program Development**:

- Assist in the development and enhancement of placement programs, policies, and procedures to meet the evolving needs of students and external partners.
- Identify trends and best practices in student placements and recommend strategies for program improvement and innovation.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate placement experiences into academic curricula and ensure alignment with learning outcomes.

**Documentation and Evaluation**:

- Maintain accurate records of student placements, including placement agreements, student evaluations, and feedback from external partners.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of placement programs through surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms, and implement changes as needed to improve outcomes.
- Prepare reports on placement activities, outcomes, and trends for internal stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, and accreditation bodies.

**Core Competencies**
- **Interpersonal Skills**: Effective communication and the ability to build rapport with students, employers, and faculty members are essential. This includes active listening, empathy, and understanding the needs of various stakeholders.
- **Organizational Skills**: Coordinating placements involves managing schedules, paperwork, and logistics. Strong organizational skills help in keeping track of multiple placements simultaneously and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- **Networking Abilities**: Developing and maintaining relationships with potential placement employers is crucial. Networking skills help in identifying placement opportunities, building partnerships, and advocating for students.
- **Problem-Solving Skills**: Unexpected challenges may arise during placements, such as mismatched expectations or conflicts. Being able to resolve conflicts and find creative solutions is essential for ensuring positive outcomes for both students and employers.
- **Knowledge of Industry Trends**: Staying informed about industry trends and job market demands helps in advising students on relevant skills and experiences to develop. It also aids in identifying emerging placement opportunities.
- **Attention to Detail**: Accuracy is crucial when managing placement documentation, including contracts, evaluations, and compliance requirements. Attention to detail minimizes errors and ensures legal and ethical standards are met.
- **Cultural Competence**: Understanding and respecting cultural differences is important when working with a diverse student body and engaging with employers from various backgrounds. Cultural competence promotes inclusivity and enhances the placement experience for all parties involved.
- **Resourcefulness**: Being resourceful allows coordinators to leverage available resources effectively, whether it's finding new placement opportunities, securing funding for students, or providing support services during placements.
- **Data Management Skills**: Keeping track of placement data, including student progress, employer feedback, and placement outcomes, requires proficiency in data

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