Success Coordinator

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Job

Requisition :  Time Type:
Full time Employee Group:
Staff Job Category:
Career and Employment

Employment Type:

Temporary Department:
Co-operative and Experiential Education - Co-op Operations II Hiring Range: $51,306.48 - $64,133.10 Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Term - 18 months This role is being offered as a contract position This is a Career Path position up to a USG 8 The final level will be determined based on demonstrated skills and experience. Anticipated hiring ranges: USG 5: $51,306 - $64,133 USG 6: $56, 494– $70,617

The Hiring Success Coordinator supports employers, students and Cooperative and Experiential Education (CEE) staff through all logistical aspects of CEE’s employment processes. With experience and training, the incumbents become the primary contact to support employers through a successful recruiting and hiring experience. As a key member of the service teams supporting employers, they work with CEE colleagues to build strong relationships with employers and increase opportunities for students.

Incumbents may progress through the career path based on experience and demonstrated performance of required skills outlined in the advancement criteria.

• Act as a primary contact for existing and new employer contacts, assisting them through all steps in the employment process and striving to maximize the success of each employer.
• Accept, evaluate, and approve that the job is creditable as they pertain to program specifications.
• Assess and indicate which student programs have the required skills to fulfill the jobs and what level of student is required.
• Achieve and contribute to targets that impact to the retention of existing co-op and graduating jobs with employers.
• Identify opportunities to increase hiring numbers and diversity of hiring with employers.
• Encourage employer participation in specialty and focus programs as defined each term to grow employment for at risk student groups.
• Document all communication on employment interactions with consistency to ensure all team members are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with Employer Experience Managers to meet with employers through various methods (virtual and in-person) to create a strong, ongoing employer relationship and experience.

• Collaborate with Employer Experience Managers to participate in the development and execution of each employer’s recruitment plan to meet the employer’s needs.
• Monitor and proactively initiate activities to ensure the data integrity of employer, student, and faculty records.
• Maintain awareness of CEE programs and initiatives to support employers recruiting needs and navigate the future of work in an emerging, complex global workforce.
• Actively contribute and recommend areas of opportunity for continuous improvement by supporting initiatives, other projects, and participating in meetings to better serve our stakeholders.
• Provide a level of co-worker support through mentorship and supporting CEE process knowledge.
• May also participate in the onboarding and training of new staff and co-op students.

• University undergraduate degree preferred
• Completion of some post-secondary education or equivalent…