Placement Coordinator

Ace Acumen Academy is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and Private Career College is association with St. Clair College that works exclusively with International students and provides them a recognized Ontario Public College credential. The College is focused on preparing graduating learners with exceptional employability skills who are positioned to contribute to the growth and success of the economy and various industries within our community, across the country and around the world.

**PERKS / Why Join Us**:

- Company culture that encourages trust, communication and teamwork
- Transparent and collaborative work environment supports inclusion
- Semester-Based evaluations to provide metrics for individuals to receive performance acknowledgement awards.
- Structured calendar provides schedules performance reviews and opportunities for professional development and career advancement

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, talented individual to join our placement team who shares our commitment to quality education and student success.

Reporting to the Manager of Field Placement, this job requires developing, maintaining and coordinating placements for students in the Office Administration program, which are required to complete at the end of the students’ academic term.

**The Placement Coordinator will seek out contracts and manage external and internal stakeholder relationships.**

**Job Requirement**: On-Campus, In-Person; _this is not a remote position_

**Day-to-Day Job Duties**:

- Placement Coordinator(s) will be responsible for managing day-to-day placement operations of SSW-Gerontology Program
- Reporting weekly to the Associate Director Field Placements with progress reports of placement processes
- Responsible for supporting students from beginning to end of placement
- Responsible for ensuring there are enough placement sites, contracts and availability for Ace Acumen Academy at St. Clair College students
- Manage cohort size of 250 students per a semester
- Knowledge of program operations and student advising within the program
- Conduct workshops for students and ensure timelines and deadlines are met for the program
- Ensure a high graduation rate, by supporting students through programs and conducting the correct matches for students to meet their individual needs
- Work alongside Program Lead and Placement Coordinator(s) to ensure deadlines and goals are met for the SSW - Gerontology, Health Care program
- Demonstrate knowledge of program coordination, and potential placement sites required for matching the students
- Prepare presentation and outreach materials to promote the program where necessary
- Ability to make good judgment and evaluate students prior to and during placement
- Teach the Office Administration, Healthcare placement courses
- Other duties as required assigned

**Preferred Skills / Qualifications**:

- Minimum Requirement: Social Service Worker Bachelor degree in Social Services field, with specialization in Gerontology / Geriatric Study; Master’s degree preferred
- Current member of regulated Social Work - Health Care Professional Associations and registration is in good standing with no restrictions in these relevant professional associations
- **Minimum of 5 years’ of relevant professional experience - **working with seniors in a long-term care facility, retirement home, assisted living, etc. is considered an asset
- Experience in a post-secondary setting, skills pertaining to international students is an asset
- Experience working with, supporting, and recruiting external stakeholders is an asset
- Skills and experience working with a multicultural clientele
- Strong working knowledge of Office Administration, Health Care and resources available within the GTA
- Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills and behavior management skills
- Ability to comply with policies regarding confidentiality, privacy and record keeping
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Criminal reference check completed within the last 6 months is required
- Must have a valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle

**Working Environment**:

- Shared Office Space
- Abides by all the College's policies and procedures
- Travel may be required to external placement sites

**ACE ACUMEN IS COMMITTED TO EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION**

**COVID-19 considerations**:
Ace Acumen is adhering to government mandated protocols relating to COVID-19 along with screening of visitors to our campuses, practicing social distancing & use of masks, hand sanitizers, increased sanitizing procedures & safety signage reminders

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?

**Education**:

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