Experiential Learning Coordinator - Limited Term

ontariotechu•Oshawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experiential Learning Coordinator develops the Capstone, Co-op Internship (undergraduate and graduate), and Venture Creation programs for Commerce, Networking and IT Security, and Game Development students. The primary responsibility is to provide coordination and administration of activities to manage experiential programs, advise students of their options to participate in experiential learning, network with external organizations, and generate new opportunities for our experiential programs. The role requires excellence and professionalism in relationship management with external partners, and collaboration with university stakeholders such as Advancement and the Research Office to support partnerships with organizations.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and personal professionalism.
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines and respond to inquiries in an organized and professional manner.
Flexible to change, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive issues and private information in the workplace, include student and employer records.
Comfortable and confident to speak with external industry partners, and to network with new contacts.
Communicate professionally with organizations to represent the faculty and university, and promote.
Knowledge and previous experience working with co-op/internship programs.
Understanding of university faculty programs, and other experiential programs within the university.
Completion of a university program consisting of four academic years.
An honours undergraduate degree in one or more of the following areas: Business Administration, Commerce, Education Studies, Information Technology.
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Over 3 years and including 5 years.
Experience working with or advising undergraduate students of experiential program information.
Experience working with senior level university faculty and staff.
Experience researching and writing educational materials.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental health awareness, and student crisis intervention training an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides experiential learning program information both internally and externally to the university.
Coordinates and monitors client projects, communicates project scope and feedback between clients and the course instructors.
Provides external organizations, faculty, and university stakeholders with program information, and coordination of projects each semester.
Responds to general program inquiries and promotes programs through events, workshops, and visits with partners.
Corresponds with students to address program eligibility questions, strategies for internship job search.
Promotes the program to generate new project clients, and assesses projects based on student majors and availability of skills each semester.
Promotes the internship program through events, workshops, and visits with industry partners.
Performs site visits to intern employers to network and monitor student experiences.
Administers the EL program records, agreements, and coordination of monetary supports, where possible.
Liaises closely with Career Centre and Registrar’s Office to ensure continued smooth administration of the internship program.
Reviews student applications and transcripts to assess program eligibility, with approval/denial communication.
Reviews internship job postings for program suitability.
Administers internship records, student registration, and coordinates of internship job offers/contracts.
Assists graduate program director and students with the Master of IT Security internship, communication with the International Office, and reviews student and job suitability for MITS.
Performs site visits of employer /internship partners to assess appropriateness of company, position and student/employer suitability for programs.
Supports International programs for student opportunities abroad.
Develops and maintains employer relationships to expand capstone opportunities for students, and possible research partnerships with faculty.
Collaborates and communicates with other faculty coordinators for experiential programs, to co-host employer events, career fairs, and other activities to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
Provides support to staff and faculty to promote programs and the university.
Assists with marketing and promotional materials including web and social media content.
Attends after-hour events, Open Houses, Career Fairs, etc. to promote EL Programs.
Provides ad-hoc reports to faculty and institutional areas as required.
Provides information to internal committees and Senior Leadership where needed to communicate relevant information to stakeholders.
Posts opportunities for Alumni, support of alumni events, and manages alumni contacts for industry opportunities.