Job Description

Job TitleCampus Engagement CoordinatorRequisition #997320.4Job TypePermanent (for any group)Union or Employee GroupMRSAClassificationSAC08 (Academic Support VIII)Position End Date (if applicable)Location:MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut\'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation.Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the Department of Career ServicesOur vision at Career Services is to engage students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom, through work integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local, national and global community.We are intentional in our approach and have our mission, vision and guiding principles to direct us in the transformative services we offer.We believe that no student is left behind and are committed to four objectives to ensure this; growing experiential career development for all students, delivering exceptional value to our partners (internal/ external), increasing graduate employment, and ensuring sustainability through diversification of services and funding.Career Services is going through its own transformation, and as a high performing team, this will enable us to innovate and build an agile ecosystem that delivers new services and experiences for our students and partners.About the RoleThe Campus Engagement Coordinator is an integral part in supporting the growth and sustainability of Career Services offerings to students across all faculties and years of study. The incumbent will support the business unit objectives by being responsible for the development, planning, implementation and ongoing delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of career programs in support of experiential career development of students.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and Coordination of Learning Opportunities

• Coordinate the development, planning, implementation and ongoing delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of programs for students including community involvement programs, services and activities that positively impact student development
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on development of programs and pursuit of funding to support large scale volunteer engagement programs and projects including student peer programs
• Build, nurture and maintain strong campus community relationships to support and increase experiential opportunities for students on campus
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote, support, and track volunteer work experiences
• Leverage job board and other tools to maximize matches and to meet quotas of student recruitment into volunteer experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Collaborate with department to align peer program activities to on-campus opportunities with new students generating maximum matches
• In collaboration with team members, develop quotas, performance measurement metrics, and assessment plans that can generate evidence-based recommendations to the manager.

Student Success

• Develop relationships with key employer funding program representatives, acts as a departmental expert responsible to maximize matches between employers, funding opportunities and qualified students
• Build a sustainable funnel of volunteer positions that align with NACE\'s Career Readiness Competencies
• Ensure a robust job board and development activities that yield well-matched opportunities for students from all university faculties
• Grow, promote and manage MyCareerHub Volunteer job board
• Provide in-person appointments to help students succeed with opportunities pursued through MyCareerHub and other sources
• Provide transition support and co-curricular involvement programs, services and activities that positively impact student retention and engagement, and support the successful transition and development of career-ready students

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• 5 - 8 years of related work experience
• Experience with development, coordination and delivery of programs
• Experience with career development for students within a post-secondary environment
• Excellent ability to build, nurture and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Possess a change, innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Be respectful & inclusive
• Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail

What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.Salary: $60,571 - $76,640 per annumClosing Date: May 30, 2024A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at .If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on the accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.

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