Job Description

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs \xe2\x80\x93 including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

Under the administrative direction of the Manager, Experiential Learning, the Co-operative Education Coordinator (Co-op Coordinator) works collaboratively as part of a team supporting students and new and existing WIL employer partners to engage in meaningful and relevant co-operative education and paid work integrated learning (WIL) experiences that align with program learning outcomes. The incumbent promotes WIL opportunities to both students and employers, coordinates co-op/work term application and transfer processes, and develops and maintains key employer relationships through regular meetings and follow-up communication to address recruitment questions and solicit job postings. In conjunction with other Co-op Coordinators, the incumbent is responsible for implementing strategies that integrate academic learning with workplace learning through student communications, site monitoring, and on-going support to students and employers regarding performance and workplace issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent provides guidance, direction and support to students participating in co-operative education (co-op) and paid WIL programs. Some specific responsibilities include:

• Guides students through their job search, providing feedback on resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques to maximize student engagement and success.
• Provides students with advice and insight regarding job opportunities, career information, job interviews, job market, career planning and exploration
• Advises students on application process, academic eligibility, and types of work term jobs to be expected and monitors students\xe2\x80\x99 eligibility throughout their programs.
• Maintains regular contact with students during co-op work terms via email check-ins, visiting students\xe2\x80\x99 place of employment, or by telephone, video conferencing or other digitally-mediated technology
• Promotes co-op and paid WIL options to students of relevant programs through info sessions, email communications, and updates to DC website (with the goal of meeting work term / co-op option enrolment targets that fluctuate and vary from program to program).

The incumbent secures program-related, paid employment opportunities for Durham College students enrolled in programs with co-op options through proactive marketing and promotions activity and supports employers with their recruitment activity and supervision of students.

• Promotes Durham College WIL opportunities and programs to potential new employers and maintains positive business relationships with current WIL employers by attending and presenting at industry meetings/events, creating employer resources and communications, etc.
• Develops referrals and secures work opportunities by prospecting activity with participating employers, other college employer-based programs, faculty, professional and trade associations, trade publications, etc.
• Analyzes student population, their needs, and preferences that aid in creating an employer outreach strategy to source appropriate student job postings;
• Documents and maintains records of work terms, student issues, performance and practice goals, employer records, job postings, contact information and Co-operative Education Tax Credit acknowledgements using college systems, such as Orbis Outcome portal, Learning Management Software (LMS), Banner.
• Conducts remote or onsite work term monitor visits with employers soliciting feedback on student progress on the job and assists with resolving performance or workplace issues as required

The incumbent contributes to the efficient operation of the EL Hub and provision of quality service through the following duties:

• Maintains regular contact with the Manager, EL and college stakeholders to enable timely creative problem solving when difficulties arise and provide a high level of professional and competent service
• Represents Durham College at professional workshops, conferences, trade shows and education venues
• Coordinates EL Hub events and booths, including promotion, attendee registration, room booking, coordinating volunteers, event itineraries, guest speakers, catering, arranging logistics / AV set-up
• Contributes to quality assessment and improvement efforts by coordinating co-op/work term debrief sessions and preparing reports

QUALIFICATIONS: * A minimum of a 4-year degree in Business or Communications discipline (i.e., Marketing, Communications Studies, Human Resources) Social Sciences or related field.

• Five years of experience in a student or employment services environment to include a minimum of three years of experience developing and delivering employment preparation services ideally in an academic setting
• Experience in job development, sales/marketing, cold calling/sales techniques
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is an asset. Prior experience with Orbis Outcome is preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to meet tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills (oral and written) for presenting to employers, advising students and facilitating employment preparation sessions
• Knowledge of post-secondary sector, the Canadian labour market, Durham College programs, employment trends and marketing techniques
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Strong relationship building skills and a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and EL and career software systems; preference for prior D2L experience.
• A valid Ontario driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence and reliable access to a vehicle
• Ability to understand specific industry needs, and student and employer expectations
• Proficiency in Banner or similar data management system

Required Skills

Starting Hourly Rate: $39.15; Four Year Rate: $45.38

Required Experience

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Fri (8:30 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm; with occasional evenings and weekend work.

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on xx. Competition number SS23-28.

Starting Hourly Rate: $39.15; Four Year Rate: $45.38

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Fri (8:30 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm; with occasional evenings and weekend work.

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on xx. Competition number SS23-28.

Durham College