Co-op Education Coordinator

at  University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Degree with a major in Human Resource Management, Marketing or Business preferred.
• Certificate in Human Resource Management or Career Counselling would be an asset.
• Minimum two (2) years previous experience administering or managing a co-op, internship or WIL program required.
• Program experience in career consulting and coaching required.
• Proven experience in the delivery of individual career planning and career development advice with experience in recruitment required.
• Experience developing program processes and requirements required.
• Familiarity with international student issues and work permit legislation, and demonstrated ability to deal sensitively with cross cultural issues required.
• Experience in business development would be an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain business relationships. Established network within the private and public sector would be preferred.
• Proficient in developing curriculum for modularized workshops and facilitation required.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills including demonstrated ability to manage projects or event planning is required.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Adobe, and knowledge of web site maintenance required.
• Familiarity with Drupal and CRM systems (Symplicity) is preferred.
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in, using social media platforms for marketing and recruitment purposes is required.
• Strong networking, marketing and business development skills required.
• Must be able to professionally represent the co-op program of the ASB to potential and current employers, students, University representatives, high schools etc.
• Exceptional communication skills; verbal, written and demonstrated public presentation skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Program management skills required.
• Must be self-confident and proactive.
• Must be able to cold call employers and present information sessions promoting the co-op option to large audiences at diverse levels: high schools, university students, employers, government.
• Must be self-motivated and work well with little supervision.
• Must exhibit an initiative and innovative approach to program and service delivery.
• Sound decision making and problem resolution and negotiation skills with a customer service focus required.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and deal positively with changing priorities and stressful situations.
• Ability to conduct research on the internet required.
• Proven ability to create, lead, and deliver programs to meet unit’s needs required.
• Proven ability to work effectively with technology to enhance efficiencies required.
• Ability to travel within the city is required; access to a car would be an asset.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Please refer the Job description for details