Student Development Officer

Your opportunity   The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom. General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include: academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience;

academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more.
As the Student Development Officer, you will support and advance the mission of the EEU by supporting the new UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP). You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including advising students on university’s policies and procedures; overseeing the delivery of pre-work mandatory professional development modules; tracking student progress and helping them to meet program milestones, timelines, and deliverables;

advising students on career-related skills development; coaching students on career decision-making and job search strategies; serving as a point of contact between employers and students to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the work term; and supporting overall student learning and development to prepare them for success in their work terms and future careers. The Student Development Officer will further support the business development of the UTMCIP by monitoring industry trends;

researching and evaluating potential employers for work-integrated learning opportunities; fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers; responding to inquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate; reviewing and assessing feedback from employers; organizing and participating in student, faculty, and employer-facing events; and promoting the program through social media and other channels. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with impeccable organizational and planning skills and great enthusiasm for work-integrated learning.
The Student Development Officer will report to the Associate Director, Student Learning & Professional Development and work closely with the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement; the Associate Dean, Academic Experience; and other internal and external stakeholders. You will work as part of a team to ensure student success within the program and develop relationships with stakeholders within and outside the university, as well as external organizations within our local and international communities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation.
Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities.
Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals.
Promoting employer opportunities to students and encouraging them to submit applications.
Gathering information on student performance from employers.
Keeping well-informed on policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students
Essential

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of relevant experience providing direct support to students in an experiential learning environment.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of best practices in advising, career coaching, job search skills and presentation skills.
Experience developing and maintaining employer or industry partnerships.
Experience working with a range of eLearning authoring tools and learning management systems, such as Quercus (Canvas).
Experience in program development and evaluation.
Must have strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and email software, as well as an ability to adapt to and learn new technologies.
Familiarity with database management systems and ROSI.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and apply complex community and university policies and regulations.
Ability to positively represent UTM in the…