Career Development

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

**UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION**:
The DeGroote’s Student Experience team supports all students at the DeGroote School of Business - MBA, BCom, specialized graduate programs and PhD students. As an integrated team, we champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and learn continually to deliver a consistent and inspiring student experience. Our school’s culture is captured by five values: Collaboration, Community, Inclusivity, Innovation and Integrity.

As part of Student Experience, the Career and Professional Development MBA team delivers innovative excellence in three key areas: Career Development, Strategic Employer Partnerships and Experiential Learning, supporting over 500 MBA students each year. The MBA student population is comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including international students from around the globe. The school, faculty and staff are committed to building an inclusive community supporting all individuals.

The MBA program attracts more than 120 co-op students and 60 full-time students at the beginning of September each year. As part of a multi-incumbent team, the Relationship Manager works collaboratively to support the career outcomes for all students as it relates to co-op, summer and full-time job searches.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating career development activities and work term, internship, and summer employment opportunities. Promotes student development, success and retention, and encourages career achievement by conducting coaching sessions with students dealing with career choice, educational direction and goal progress. Facilitates the admissions interview process for incoming students and makes the final recommendation for admission into the program. Responsible for supervising temporary and casual employees.

**PURPOSE AND KEY FUNCTIONS**:

- Interview prospective students to assess their suitability and make decisions on admission into the co-operative education program.
- Recruit, train, and manage work study students to ensure that performance expectations are met.
- Write articles for publication in professional trade magazines and marketing materials.
- Negotiate and secure contracts with external vendors for workshops, training, and other activities.
- Complete comprehensive analyses of employment statistics for use in various marketing materials and publications.
- Coordinate and conduct on-site visits with students to discuss work objectives and meet with employers to ensure performance expectations are met, and when required, terminate the employment relationship on behalf of the employer.
- Identify, develop, and cultivate strategic employer relationships in the business community at the municipal, national, and international level.
- Interview employer partners to understand recruitment needs, and employment and career trends.
- Provide individual coaching services and guidance in developing self-marketing and branding tools including, but not limited to, job search strategies, resume critiques, preparation of cover letters and personal statements, interview skills, networking, portfolio development, and negotiation skills.
- Conduct mock interviews by creating specific questions that are relevant to the career path and field of employment students are pursuing, and provide constructive feedback to students.
- Conduct post-work interviews with students to discuss experiences and future goals.
- Write a variety of documents including, but not limited to, career and skill development materials, interview tools, correspondence, and workshop plans.
- Create promotional materials to market the program.
- Create, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to the program and career services offered.
- Facilitate career development workshops and courses preparing students for experiential learning programs including internship and co-operative work terms.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of workshops, seminars and events.
- Gather and review current labour market information and research current trends within professional careers and employment requirements including skill level and comparable salaries offered.
- Invite employers and career experts to post-employment and career networking events.
- Act as a liaison between faculty, staff and students to ensure the timely communication of information and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Participate in meetings with students to discuss and provide guidance regarding individual career options.
- Remain current with employment legislation and government mandates.

**SUPERVISIO**N**:
Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
This is role will be focused on supporting MBA stu