|
Posting Summary
| Posting Number: YUSA-8131 |
| Position Title: Co-op Coordinator |
| Department: Career Centre |
| Affiliation: YUSA |
| Band: 11 |
| Salary: Annual salary of $55,846 will be prorated based on the number of weeks worked. |
| Duration: Temporary Part-Time - Hours a week: 21 |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., three days per week. |
| Position Start Date: November 1, 2012 Position End Date: August 31, 2013 |
| |
Purpose:
This position contributes to the success of the Chemistry and Environmental Science Co-op Program by providing superior service to students and employers and plays a key role in generating career development opportunities for York students through the targeted development and fostering of relationships with employer partners. This is achieved through the effective and proactive identification, promotion and provision of services that connect students’ academic and career development needs with employers’ human resources requirements to create mutually valuable co-op opportunities.
The Co-op Coordinator will develop, coordinate, deliver and promote ongoing job search support services and one-on-one advising to co-op students including resume critiques and interview practice sessions, and the delivery of information sessions and customized job search support workshops to assist with finding meaningful co-op positions.
The Co-op Coordinator conducts work term monitoring (i.e. telephone, email and site visits as necessary) to ensure that student co-op experiences are productive and rewarding, and to enhance relationships with employer partners.
This position will also coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Chemistry and Environmental Science Co-op Program including application and enrollment processing, maintaining up-to-date and accurate student information, responding to student and employer inquiries, and administering the collection of evaluations and work term reports. |
| |
Education:
College diploma in a related field (e.g. business administration, human resources) plus specialized training in job search strategies, career development and experiential education which shows an aptitude towards superior interpersonal skills, student advising and employer relationship development. |
| |
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years related experience working with students in a post-secondary co-operative education or internship program and/or student recruiting (e.g. campus recruiting or management trainee program recruitment) and employer relationship development is required. Experience working with Chemistry and Environmental Science focused programs (i.e. students, employers and faculty) is a definite asset. |
| |
Skills:
Knowledge of the following: labour market trends, employability skills, career development techniques and strategies: Demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: guiding clients in job search strategies; establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships; workshop design, development, and evaluation using a client-centred approach; proven success in identifying, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external clients including operating with a service focus; superior public speaking and presentation skills; strong oral and written communication skills; outstanding attention to accuracy and detail; highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills; working cooperatively as a member of a team to meet unit goals and objectives; excellent organizational skills including ability to multi-task; good judgment and decision making skills, strong initiative; punctual and reliable; proficiency (intermediate skills level) with MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), electronic mail and computerized scheduling (Lotus Notes preferred), Student Information System (SIS) and other databases. Willingness to travel via transit to employer locations primarily in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). |
| |
| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
| |
Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: October 3, 2012 |
| Internal Application Deadline: October 11, 2012 |
| |
| Extended Posting Date: October 17, 2012 |
| Extended Application Deadline: October 31, 2012 |
| |
| External Posting Date: October 17, 2012 |
| External Application Deadline: October 31, 2012 |
|
Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to YUSA-8131?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
During the application process, please ensure that:
- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
When emailing your application package, ensure that you have attached the resume, cover letter, and application form to your email.
- A complete application package has been submitted for each job posting you are applying for.
- You have quoted the appropriate posting number on your application form and in the subject line of your email. Please keep the posting number and position description for future reference or inquiries.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications received only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
|
