Coordinator, Business Development Events

at  Douglas College

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

This regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting July 22, 2024. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. No modified schedule/Modified schedule is available. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

WHAT DOUGLAS OFFERS

DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.

THE ROLE

The Coordinator, Business Development Events is responsible for the coordination of all Business Development Events and creating event-based programming to increase participation in the Career Centre Programs. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• A minimum of two years of related work experience and completion of one-year post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a post-secondary education system.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to respond diplomatically in demanding situations involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, and ability to diplomatically supervise in a union environment.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging events-based programming suitable for a variety of stakeholders.
• A team player promoting a positive and professional work environment
• Experience liaising with a multitude of stakeholders, and willingness to be collaborative and hands-on.
• Ability to be adaptable and maintain composure and performance levels in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and challenges.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and recognize changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and to coordinate with a variety of individuals both within and outside the department in a supportive and efficient manner.
• Detail-oriented and strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite programs, as well as experience with database creation and management and Adobe suite products; experience with Orbis is an asset.
• Understanding of a variety of social media channels to promote events is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential files and records.