Job Description

Practicum Coordinator - Faculty of Social Science and Humanities - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req802

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 8 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $62,834

Posting Date: August 25, 2023

Closing Date: September 8, 2023

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities seeks a full-time continuing Practicum Coordinator. The Practicum Coordinator is responsible for contributing to the education, career planning and personal growth of Ontario Tech students enrolled in Practicum and Internship courses in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. The Practicum Coordinator generates and maintains partnerships with community organizations and prepares students for the placement process through ongoing training, workshops and one-on-one meetings. In this role, you will continually assess and monitor student performance, resolve placement related issues, develop and evaluate experiential programs, and strengthen ties between Ontario Tech and its surrounding communities.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

Administrative

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures to outline placement requirements and student/employer responsibilities
• Assist with the maintenance of the Practicum and Internship databases
• Update, maintain and verify evaluative data for the purpose of program review and reporting
• Create and update materials for students and community partners, including handbooks, information packages, and insurance forms

Student Support

• Contribute to the educational, professional and personal growth of participating students by helping them explore career options, develop job search skills, secure rewarding experiential learning opportunities and gain marketable employment skills

• Participate in the design and implementation of pre-placement activities and workshops on topics including cover letters, job search methods, interview preparation, ethical conduct in the workplace and appropriate work habits
• Work with students to secure placement opportunities appropriate to their goals and program objectives
• Monitor student progress during the placement experience through site-visits, evaluations and regular contact (in-person, telephone and email)
• Provide mediation and guidance to students to help resolve placement related issues

Outreach and Development

• Develop appropriate partnership opportunities that meet the needs of various courses in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, including the fourth-year Practicum and Internship
• Conduct outreach and marketing visits, and email or direct-mail campaigns with potential and existing placement organizations, including presentations and one-on-one meetings
• Formulate collaborative projects/programs that simultaneously serve community needs and meet curricular objectives
• Serve on a variety of faculty, institutional, and community working groups
• Collaborate with a variety of Ontario Tech offices including, but not limited to: Career Services, Risk Management, Academic Advising, External Relations & Partnerships, and Communications and Marketing

Required Skills:

• Well developed written and oral communication skills, and strong presentation, organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working and/or volunteering with non-profits, NGOs, and social service organizations
• Superior interpersonal skills with an ability to connect with a diverse range of personalities and perspectives
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity
• A demonstrated knowledge of experiential learning theory and career preparedness

Required Education:

• Completion of post-secondary education of Three Academic Years or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a post-secondary environment. Frontline experience with students is preferred

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university\'s policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people\'s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university\'s

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 10/2/2023

Expected End Date: 6/25/2024

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