Program Assistant - Limited Term

ontariotechu • Oshawa, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant will provide administrative support, and contribute to strategies and processes that will further develop cooperative education. Acting as a key liaison with the Academic Advising department, the Program Assistant will also advise and direct students on all program matters pertaining to the co-op and internship program, as well as their academic program upon their return.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact, professional and courteous
• Attention to details, organization and good planning skills
• Ability to work with integrity, independently and in team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
• Completion of a formal post-secondary program of three academic years
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Over 1 year and including 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event planning and promotional marketing is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to co-op programming
• Respond to general inquiries from students, faculty, staff, industry and community stakeholders
• Facilitate submission of all work reports
• Design surveys and facilitate coordination of meetings
• Coordinate offsite employer and student placement visits
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of promotional materials related to co-op
• Market and promote student participation in employment related events such as job fairs and recruitment sessions
• Participate in and support Open Houses and related institutional activities
• Provide guidance and support to students with regards to eligibility criteria for co-op and internship programs, and provide strategies to ensure eligibility is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree