Student Talent Coach, Faculty of Mathematics and

Post End Date: November 17, 2024

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

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Manager, Student Talent Coaching and Engagement, the Student Talent Coach (STC) is responsible for supporting co-op students in the Faculty of Mathematics & Science with their job search and work-term success through executive-style coaching, persuasion and engagement strategies and advocating for students to the industry. The STC will share their expertise with co-op students throughout their program by having a thorough understanding of the academic curriculum of over 40 co-op programs, and an extensive working knowledge of labour market trends and skills required by the Engineering industry.  

**The Student Talent Coach will**:

- Engage and motivate Faculty of Mathematics & Science co-op students effectively through their co-op job search and on job performance that will meet our student co-op employment rate and work term success rate;
- Conduct critical reflection and labour market analysis to help students establish realistic expectations of their goals for skill development;
- Continuously assess students’ needs, provide solutions, and track progress;
- Collaborate with the Talent Development Specialist and Talent Partnerships Consultant teams to understand talent profiles, provide feedback, and identify improvements;
- Support students encountering difficulties with job search process and/or on job performance by establishing and implementing an action plan;
- Collaborate with the Faculty of Mathematics & Science (integrated engineering focus) to keep co-op students engaged through the co-op job search process;
- Maintain the student information database for qualitative and quantitative information on students’ skill development and engagement level;
- Participate, represent, and support work-related activities that require attendance outside of normal working hours, including but not limited to: Ontario Universities Fair - Toronto; Spring Open House - on campus; Fall Open House - on campus; Faculty Events. 

**Travel to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation is an essential component of this position; access to a reliable means of transportation is required.   **

**Key Skills and Experience**:

- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or Psychology;
- Relevant experience with co-op/internship programs, sales and marketing, human resources, and/or recruiting, preferably in an educational setting;
- A valid G-class driver's license with an acceptable driver abstract;
- Knowledge of all Brock co-op programs, recruitment, human resources, talent acquisition, on campus recruitment and the hiring cycle;
- Knowledge of industry trends and labour market demand for all co-op programs, specifically with an engineering focus;
- Knowledge of the Faculty of Mathematics & Science, academic curriculum and be able to connect to labour market trends;
- Advanced communications skills (verbal, written and interpersonal), including professional public speaking, and a keen ability to “sell”;
- Ability to work with diverse groups, advising, coaching, and strategizing career planning objectives;
- Strong critical thinking with the ability to leverage existing resources to solve problems.

**Preferred or Asset Skills**:

- Completion of Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certificate is preferred

**Salary and Total Rewards**:

- Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($62,580-$107,280);
- Target Hiring Range: $62,580-$65,000
- This position includes full comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6

Application deadline: 2024-11-18