Work-integrated Learning

**Please Note: This posting may be used to fill two vacancies; one permanent and one temporary**

Are you passionate about the student experience with work-integrated learning and building strong industry relationships? NAIT is undergoing a

transformation of NAIT’s Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Coordinator to lead the coordination and delivery of a portfolio of WIL programs at the trade, certificate, diploma and degree level. This is a

temporary 12-month maternity coverage position with a possibility of extension.

processes, see details often missed, and have influence. These qualities are partnered with an ability to work with a variety of systems and

amazing.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Student Coaching and Placement Support (40%)
- Act as the primary point of contact for all WIL activities for a select portfolio of programs and support students through and during the placement process.
- Provide administrative oversight on WIL course delivery.
- Facilitate connections between students and employers through events and outreach.
- Monitor, maintain, and mediate student-employer relationships, resolving issues as needed.

Employer Engagement (30%)
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers to expand WIL opportunities.
- Assist employers in creating job postings and navigating the WIL process.
- Work with funding agencies to help secure funding for employers. E.g. MITAC /SWPP.

Program Administration (30%)
- Develop and refine efficient, consistent processes across WIL programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of WIL students for statistical purposes in collaboration with administrative staff.
- Collect and analyze feedback from students and employers to inform program improvements.
- Contribute to the development of WIL policies, procedures, and guidelines

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Customer Focus - builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Manages Complexity - makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Action-oriented - takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Interpersonal savvy - relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Situational Adaptability - adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Technology - can function in a virtual environment and maintain online databases

**Qualifications**:
Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A diploma with equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a coordination role
- Driver's License required

Preferred:

- Experience with WIL or experiential learning programs; diploma or degree in business.
- Experience working in a post-secondary environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Comfortable working in both virtual and in-person settings.
- Familiarity with WCB policies and workplace safety considerations for student placements.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $61,997.52 - $83,085.08 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.