Experiential Education Coordinator

**Please note: This is a fixed-term contract expected to conclude in June 2026.**

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Experiential Education, the Experiential Education Coordinator identifies, cultivates and maintains relationships with community partners, with the objective of sourcing experiential education (EE) opportunities that support the goals and curriculum of the Faculty of Social Sciences and related transdisciplinary work. The incumbent is further responsible for collaborating with and supporting the Faculty of Social Sciences with EE planning, design, implementation and evaluation, and for achieving synergies and creating/sharing best practices with peers across campus. The Experiential Education Coordinator supports the promotion and execution of the broader goals of the Co-op, Career & Experiential Education (CCEE) department and the Experiential Education team.

**The** **Experiential Education Coordinator will**:

- Collaborate across CCEE and Experiential Education to achieve the strategic goals of the department;
- Provide nuanced messaging to demonstrate the value of EE to community partners;
- Meet with community partners to determine expectations for EE;
- Consult with faculty members to determine opportunities for bringing in community partners for EE opportunities;
- Act as an ambassador for Brock, Co-op, Career & Experiential Education, and the Faculty of Social Sciences at community functions, events, and when working with community partners, to build relationships and respond to issues pertaining to EE;
- Work with peers in the department to ensure a cohesive approach to partnership development and management, including streamlined and efficient communication processes;
- Create and maintain a database of EE opportunities at local, national, and international levels;
- Assist in the development of short and long-term plans for the Faculty of Social Sciences, related to internships, placements, and all aspects of experiential education;
- Collaborate with appropriate Department Chair(s), Department Curriculum Committee(s), and faculty responsible for courses to revise the Faculty’s teaching strategies and course organization on an annual basis, by recommending the most suitable types of EE in order to provide students with appropriate experiential education opportunities;
- In close collaboration with the Office of the Dean, design and develop critical path planning for existing courses/programs within the Faculty;
- Assist in the design, facilitation, and completion of appropriate assessment and evaluation processes to monitor and evaluate community relationships and student experiences;
- Ensure that policies, processes, and procedures are followed for student placements and internships (e.g. criminal checks, workplace health and safety, appropriate training, risk management, insurance, etc.);
- Develop synergies between EE activities throughout the University;
- Assist in integrating workflows and activities related to EE activities across campus, leading specific initiatives;
- Support communications staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences and across the University to deliver messaging about the activities and successes of EE.

**Please note: This position may require you to work occasional evenings or weekends.**

**Key Skills and Experience**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
- Relevant professional experience, including work in the field of experiential education, sales and/or relationship management;
- Superior knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of experiential learning;
- Strong understanding of the pedagogy and practice of experiential education, including learning outcomes and assessment;
- Proven ability to build long-term relationships in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
- Knowledge of the educational process and courses/programs offered at Brock and within the Faculty of Social Sciences;
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of local community organizations, public agencies and the private sector. National and international knowledge an asset;
- High level of professionalism when working with community partners;
- Advanced communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and professional public speaking/presentation ability;
- Ability to work well independently and as a contributing member of a team that shares best practices and collaborates to find efficiencies and synergies;
- Strong judgement, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess a situation and take appropriate action;
- Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills;
- Ability to be innovative, flexible, and adaptable.

**Preferred or Asset Skills**:

- It is an asset if the Bachelor’s degree (required) is from the Faculty of Social Sciences;
- Comprehensive understanding of University/public sector governance, policies, procedures and culture.

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