Placement Coordinator

**Position Job Title**: Placement Coordinator

**Location**: Toronto, CA

Fleming College Toronto is a public college-private partnership between Fleming College (FC) and Trebas Institute, with academic delivery and student support services managed by Global University Systems (GUS) Canada. Fleming College Toronto and Trebas Institute are part of the GUS Canada network of higher education institutions.

Trebas Institute, established in 1979, is a private vocational school with campuses in Montreal and Toronto and offers a broad range of programs in audio, film and television, business and technology as well as music, event and entertainment management. Our mission is to provide high-quality and accessible education and support services to maximize our students success and learning experience. We strive to achieve this mission through a commitment to excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as inclusiveness and diversity.

**The Role**

Fleming College Toronto seeks a dynamic and organized Placement Coordinator to join our Career Services team. Reporting to the Career Services Manager, the incumbent will oversee the successful placement of students in a work environment as required to fulfil program requirements. The Placement Coordinator will liaise with various stakeholders to monitor student placements, and provide ongoing student-focused support.

**Responsibilities**
- Liaise with course instructors, program managers, placement partners, and students to arrange and coordinate placement sites for all relevant cohorts and ensure program requirements for placements are being met.
- Conduct pre-placement meetings, presentations, and workshops for students to disseminate information about all placement requirements, procedures, and expectations.
- Monitor placements and provide ongoing student-focused support where necessary to ensure successful completion of placements.
- Take a leadership role in problem solving placement issues and responding to concerns between all participating parties.
- Liaise with program manager and placement staff to identify students who may require additional assessment and follow-up activities based on an extended absence from placement or other circumstances.
- In collaboration with the Program Manager, manage the collection, entry, and maintenance of all necessary placement data for program evaluation and assessment to ensure documentation is in accordance with program requirements.
- Collect feedback, evaluate, and report on placement experiences from students and placement agencies.
- Create, review, and update placement-related materials including handbooks, documents, guides, and other procedural materials.
- Build relationships with industry-relevant businesses and organizations to facilitate program placement requirements and job opportunities for students.
- Identify untapped opportunities to provide access to a greater range of placement settings, including rural and community placements.
- Provide ongoing career services support to students, including detailed information and individual guidance about non-academic requirements for placements.
- Perform other student service-related duties and tasks as assigned.

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree (4 year) in social work, health science, nursing, education, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in career services, job placement, health care or social services
- Demonstrated ability to use mediation and conflict resolution skills is required, high degree of diplomacy and problem solving
- Experience in an educational role supporting and guiding students/adult learners in a post-secondary environment is a strong asset.

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with local partners
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software
- Passion for helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities

Fleming College Toronto is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). If you require accommodations for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please include this information in your cover letter. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.