Manager, Employer Engagement

**Purpose**:
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) is the largest Faculty at York University with over 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and almost 100 programs delivered through 25 Departments, Schools and Colleges, plus the IBM Markham location. York University is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive excellence in promoting and enhancing student success. Through innovative course design, diverse experiential education and learning opportunities, and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that have an impact on the world.The Manager, Employer Engagement oversees the Faculty's relationship and job development strategy with external employer partners for the purposes of expanding work-integrated learning and career education programming for our diverse population of students. The incumbent builds networks of contacts and effectively champions a coordinated and student-centered approach by fostering mutual sharing of information and coordination with Faculty and campus partners to maximize the benefit of employer relationships and to reinforce York's brand. Reporting to the Director, Work Integrated Learning & Career Education, the Manager leads the Faculty's employer engagement team in developing and evaluating high-impact programs, services, resources, and events that help our diverse population of students achieve their career goals and bolster LA&PS' reputation as a source of top talent. The Manager will support the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and York University, and contribute to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration and continuous improvement. Embraces diversity and fosters inclusion.

**Education**:
Post
- secondary degree in business or higher education, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal training in student affairs or career development (e.g. Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP), Career Development Practitioner (CCCD), etc.) is an asset.

**Experience**:
Minimum 4 years of professional management experience within a career centre or business environment, which includes a minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead hand experience, preferably managing/supervising a unionized team.
Demonstrated experience in recruiting, program, and partnership development to support work-integrated learning and/or career education and development.
Demonstrated experience in establishing employer relationships/contacts.

**Knowledge**:
Comprehensive knowledge of business development, marketing, and campus recruiting practices, programs and services.
Comprehensive knowledge of career development theory and practice, work-integrated learning, competency frameworks, and student development theory. Sound understanding of labour market, changing economic conditions and employment trends as it relates to students.
Comprehensive knowledge of program development, delivery and evaluation/assessment.
Knowledge of effective management and leadership practices to create high performing teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment practices that foster equity and inclusion for students.

**Skills**:
Strong relationship and partnership building skills.
Good oral presentation skills to convey concepts.
Good written communication skills for report writing both qualitative and quantitative.
Leadership skills to work collaboratively with others to influence and motivate.
Good interpersonal skills to navigate and negotiate initiatives and mediate conflict.
Adaptable and flexible to change direction as required.
MS Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Good judgement and problem solving.
Initiative and creativity.
Service focus.

**Other**:
Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace, contributes to an inclusive and diverse team-based, positive work environment.
Recognizes diversity of abilities and adapt content, tone, medium, and style to audience to be inclusive.
Committed to continuous learning and skill building in diversity, inclusive and cultural competence.
Demonstrated commitment to student success through: Care, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Excellence and Inclusion.

**Additional Notes**:
All responsibilities will be conducted in a private office with appropriate ergonomic office equipment and with no physical demands.
- **Compensation**:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page