Co-op Coordinator

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative support and coordination that contributes to the successful delivery of the Engineering Co-op Internship Program for the College of Engineering. This position will be responsible for communicating and promoting employment, co-operative education, and professional development opportunities to students within the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as promoting co-op and employment opportunities to industry and government partners.  

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research, and working closely with the Co-op program team and will be responsible for providing administrative support, coordination, and implementation of day to day activities required to meet the goals and vision of the Co-op Program. This position will be required to work independently and collaboratively effectively within the established guidelines in a fast paced work environment with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: 

• Assisting with the review of student applications to Co-op Internship Program
• Organizing and promoting Co-op Internship Program information sessions to various stakeholders
• Providing assistance to employers in posting co-op/intern jobs and subsequent approval of jobs
• Assisting with marking of course assignments for introductory co-op course and reflective assignments for work placement courses
• Coordinating and conducting site visits with students on a work placement and their supervisors
• Participating in the development of employer relationships at the local, national and international level to support the Engineering Co-op Internship Program
• Organizing and co-facilitating re-integration sessions for students returning from work placements
• Creating promotional materials to market the Engineering Co-op Internship Program
• Providing support in the maintenance of the Co-op Internship Program website
• Reviewing current labour market information and employment trends impacting Engineering students
• Facilitating career development and employability workshops to prepare Engineering students for future employment
• Participating in one-on-one meetings with students to discuss and provide guidance on career options
• Organizing and promoting employer information sessions targeting Engineering students
• Providing guidance to Engineering students with respect to career development, job search, cover letters and resumes and interview preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:   A relevant undergraduate degree is required.  A combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered. 

Experience:   Two to five years of directly related experience is required. Knowledge of the College of Engineering, Engineering Industry and the University of Saskatchewan will be considered an asset. 

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant job markets for engineering co-op/intern students
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders including prospective students, current students, employers, alumni, faculty and staff
• Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technical ability to learn and use database systems
• Knowledge of work-integrated learning and co-operative education principles is an asset
• Previous experience in a university setting is an asset

Department: College of Engineering 
Status: Permanent

Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $50,780.00 – 79,344.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 3/18/2024

Closing Date: 3/25/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin tendersglobal.net taapwaywin tendersglobal.net tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.