Career Services Coordinator

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a long-established and reputed post-secondary educational institution serving new Canadians? Are you a dedicated team player who is a smart self-starter with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management and project coordination skills? We are looking for savvy professionals to enhance our team as we expand our scope and deliver innovative learning outcomes for our students.

Celebrating its remarkable 33rd year anniversary in 2024, Computek College is one of Ontario's leading private career colleges dedicated to providing practical learning for newcomers to become employed. Our students learn from industry-proven instructors, access special workshops that give them a competitive edge in the job market, and effectively leverage financial aid and career services. We offer several diploma and certification programs in business, healthcare, and technology with additional weeknight and weekend classes.

Our Values

• We fundamentally believe that newcomers to Canada bring with them, knowledge and skills that affords them the right to decent work. We acknowledge their inherent dignity, wisdom, and agency.
• We are committed, therefore, to providing a nurturing learning environment that is equitable and inclusive where our newcomer students can realize their full potential.
• By facilitating the free expression of diverse perspectives in a respectful manner on campus, we create conditions for our diverse student body and staff to make a positive difference in all aspects of our college.

We are looking for an exception CAREER SERVICES COORDINATOR to join our Career Service department.

POSITION SUMMARY

An integral part of the Career Services team supporting Business, Healthcare, and Technology students and graduates, the Career Services Coordinator is responsible for partnering with students to secure program related practicum placements and provide administrative support to the Career Services Manager to enhance our graduates' employment outcomes. The Career Services Coordinator will liaise regularly with students, graduates, employers, and internal departments including Finance & Compliance, Faculty, Admissions, and Student Success to achieve common goals.

Success in this role is primarily measured through on-time practicum placements and development of meaningful practicum partnerships. This role also supports the achievement of graduation employment rates.

Please note that the primary work location will be Computek's Scarborough campus (Kennedy/Eglinton). The role MAY require travel to our Markham (Markham/Steeles) or Ajax campus (Westney/401) on an occasional basis.

DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Practicum Placements:

• Monitors and maintains record of upcoming student placements for assigned programs.
• Proactively plans and prepares students for the placement module of the program with the goal of attaining 100% practicum placement rate on time.
• Works closely with Instructors to plan class visits and identify student concerns that may impact practicum placement.
• Identifies and contacts employers to request suitable practicum opportunities for students with the potential of hiring.
• Initiates and establishes placement affiliation agreements with relevant industry partners.
• Prepares and provides placement packages to students and facilitates placement orientation sessions to ensure successful transition to work environment.
• Tracks student placement attendance records on a weekly basis and follows up with students to address attendance concerns.
• Offers support to students and host sites to navigate issues that may arise while on placement.
• Maintains compliance with timely placement exit process with student to verify completion of practicum requirements and adequate records on internal system (Campus Login) for college records.
• Maintains records of calls, e-mails, and documents in Computek's electronic system (Campus Login).
• Works closely with the Education department to identify curriculum opportunities and feedback shared by employer partners to improve employer satisfaction with Computek programs.
• Provides backup placement support to colleagues as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Placements- Administrative Support:

• Collates and shares relevant job opportunities with graduates acquired through job search websites (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) or internal channels (incoming leads or Career Services Manager).
• Maintains contact with Computek graduates to inquire about employment status and records employment status in Computek's electronic system (Campus Login).
• Refers graduates seeking 1:1 job search support to Career Services Manager.
• Provides on-site support during student and graduate activities, such as participating in graduation ceremonies, alumni gatherings, and other special events.
• Educates graduates on the graduate KPI survey process with the goal of increasing graduate participation.
• Provides backup placement support to colleagues as required.

Qualifications, Requirements, and Skills:

• Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Office Administration, Social Work, Business, or Career Development Practitioner with 1+ year industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. is preferred
• Experience working within a post-secondary institution managing student placement services or providing newcomer support services is highly desirable.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with relevant industry, Business Development, Agency Staffing, and/or Human Resources experience.
• Enjoys working in the community and meeting new people with diverse backgrounds.
• Driven by achieving goals that positively impact the lives of students and graduates.
• Maintains professional boundaries while treating individuals with respect and compassion.
• Remains calm under pressure, extremely well-organized.
• Committed to empowering individuals to succeed.
• Communicates effectively with students, graduates, team members, partners, and employers.
• Multilingual abilities are an asset.
• Comfortable with and has experience using databases, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office is preferred .
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, strong collaboration, and customer services skills.

How to Apply: Please apply on Indeed with your RESUME and COVER LETTER. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.

Computek College is an inclusive work environment and as such has a workplace accommodation policy in place. Accommodations are available, upon request, for the interview process and other selection stages for job applicants with accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $49,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you able to comfortably commute to Scarborough?
• Do you have relevant/similar experience in this field?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• working in a post secondary institution: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person