Co-op Education Student Adviser

Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Cooperative & Career Education, the incumbent’s role is to facilitate the success of co-op, using teaching methodologies, to develop and deliver career planning and job search courses and to assist students, both individually and in a classroom environment, as they prepare to enter the workforce. The incumbent also works as part of the Co-op/Internship team to support and advise Program Coordinators of pre/post work term experiences. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for implementing and managing strategies which ensure academic learning is transferred to the workplace, and vice versa, through on-site visits and support to both students and employers regarding performance and learning issues.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Developing, preparing and delivering Career Development instruction of credit course in a classroom environment to Co-op students;
- Preparing and advising students through in class lectures, exercises and role plays, to develop strategies that will help them successfully make the transition from college to the workplace;
- Evaluating student progress and job readiness through delivery and assessment of assignments;
- Submitting grades on the student information system for the Career Development and work term courses in accordance with academic deadlines;
- Assisting students to identify learning outcomes in their program to build on individual capabilities and confidence, overcome employment barriers, and strategize on how to market themselves effectively;
- Advising students in the creation of a professional resume and cover letter, interview techniques, wage negotiation, professional etiquette and overall decision making while seeking co-op employment;
- Using co-op software to keep track of students and employers, and generating reports and records;
- Determining acceptance of student applicants into the co-op option, discussing student academic standing with the program coordinator where grades are in question
- Conducting on site and/or telephone follow up monitors, during student work terms to meet objectives;
- Soliciting feedback from the student and employer on student’s progress on the job and then through mediation, assisting with resolution of any performance or work issues;
- Following up with employer and student to address issues;
- Evaluating and assigning academic grades to each co-op student record in the student database;
- Advising Program Advisory Committees and Program Co-ordinators of employer feedback to assist them in ensuring program content is current and relevant to labour market needs;
- Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication plans to foster partnerships with employers, faculty and students;
- Planning the ongoing development of co-op job opportunities through marketing to employers and maintaining existing employer relationships;
- Establishing appropriate expectations related to students on placement and assisting in the development of performance measures to support learning outcomes;
- Troubleshooting on-site placements to aid in the assessment and resolution of performance issues;
- Assisting employers in the development of job descriptions and qualifying the suitability of existing job opportunities by using in depth knowledge of program competencies, and student capabilities;
- Participating in the implementation of new electronic processes to provide expertise relating to Co-op utilization, needs and processes;
- Representing department at special events;
- Assisting in developing and negotiating entry criteria and maintenance standards for Co-op programs;
- Performing other related duties assigned.

**About You**

You have the knowledge and skill required to **guide**, **advise **and **support **a diverse population of post-secondary students towards a successful job search in their field of study using up-to-date job search approaches, techniques and strategies.

You have exemplary **organizational**, **time management** and **communication skills.**

You have solid **computer skills** in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- 3-year diploma/degree in Business, Computer Science, Social Science, or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience in Career Counselling/Employment Preparation (equivalencies will be considered)
- Demonstrated ability to deliver classroom content at a post-secondary standard of facilitation and instruction
- Expertise using contact management, database systems and student information systems will be considered an asset
- Familiarity with the provisions, practices and trends of CEWIL Canada, EWO and CACEE that relate to Cooperative Education are an asset - Familiarity with relevant career development theories will be considered an asset

**Who We Are**
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**Other Details**

**Department**:Career-Integrated Learning
**Primary Work/Campus Location**: Davis (may be assigned activiti