Career Advisor, Industry

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$91,677 - CA$117,242•Onsite

About The Position

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life. The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is a highly respected, highly competitive program within the business, financial and academic communities. Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,300 in-program undergraduate business students as well as over 18,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally. As the Career Advisor, Industry, you will work with a team of career service professionals to ensure students and recent alumni are prepared to enter the job market with confidence and a solid understanding of how their strengths, values and interests are coherent with their identity and program of study. You will be responsible for the development of quality, high-level external partnerships within the CPG, Retail & Industrial industry sector in order to provide the highest quality career development services to students.

Requirements

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum five (5) years full-time, relevant, progressively more senior experience
Experience facilitating and presenting; experience in coaching or advising (preferably within a university setting)
Experience in career services, campus recruitment, or a related business unit
Ability to utilize technology, including social media, as an education tool
Experience in corporate relations or serving in a client facing capacity
Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills
Strong project and program management skills; organized, ability to handle a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously and under minimal supervision
Collaborative team approach and positive attitude
Outstanding customer service focus and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders is essential
Possesses a deep, as well as broad, understanding of the CPG, Retail and Industrial market sector and career options within the industry; understanding of career trends and opportunities
Must have a good understanding of business students and employment markets
Demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential matters
Strong computer skills; sound working knowledge of MS Office; experience with databases and Content Management Systems
Ability to work outside of normal office hours for event support

Nice To Haves

Career coaching certification
Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment
Experience or knowledge in the CPG, Retail or Industrial industries
Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

Coaching students on a variety of career related topics including resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, goal setting and more; increase student's confidence and efficacy.
Advising students on recruitment and industry best practices.
Advising students on technical career skills including but not limited to: technical interview preparation strategy
Developing, implementing and managing industry focused career programming to foster students' individual career development process; reviewing and assessing feedback received from workshops, programming and appointments.
Building and revising industry focused career resources and content
Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts, including employer jobs and engagement with students
Keeping well-informed on CPG, Retail & Industrial industry best practices and trends by conducting market research and analysis to uncover employment opportunities
Partnering with employers to support their Early Talent recruitment strategies, leading to establishing activities that best meet student learning needs
Analyzing and recommending actions to increase student / employer visibility; implementing plans and process improvements for employer engagement activities
Document stakeholder interactions for future reference and ensure the Rotman Commerce Portal is well maintained
Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; identifying and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers and corporate partners