Manager, Co-operative Education

1 day ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**7 - Administrative Salary Grid**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Permanent Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open until filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open until filled**
- Competition ID:
**2332**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: MANAGER, CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION**

Reporting to the Senior Director, Student Affairs, this position is responsible for the day to day administration of co-operative education programs. It is responsible for leading and growing co-operative education, the delivery of career development programming and support to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) students and alumni.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ management experience, preferably in a post-secondary setting.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in the delivery of information and explanations.
- Ability to liaise effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and to advocate on behalf of the University.
- Experience developing, planning and administering projects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a process improvement perspective.
- Demonstrated ability in effective team management and implementing change resulting in improvement to service, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

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**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

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**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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