Career Consultant

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Date Posted: 04/25/2023
Req ID: 30906
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051559
Description
About us:
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise - Here’s where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.
Your Opportunity
Central to realizing the School’s vision is the development of quality, high-level external partnerships with corporate sectors to ensure long-term relationships with the top business firms in the world and Canada. The Career Services team provides support to all students across nine program areas to ensure that they are fully supported in their career planning, professional development and job search activities.
The Career Consulting team plays a critical role ensuring that Rotman students are fully supported in their career planning activities such that they realize their career aspirations. As a Career Consultant, you will be responsible for a group of students with whom you will support and coach over the course of their academic program and beyond, in their individual career planning and job search skills development.
Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Advising and coaching students on developing career-related goals
• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
• Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Identifying and recommending appropriate mentorship opportunities for students
• Developing program components to foster students' individual career development process
• Tracking program metrics to inform continuous service improvements
• Planning and implementing components of recruitment related projects
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars

Essential Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and understanding ofconsulting, coaching, job search skills and presentation skills
• Must have a good understanding of the graduate business student and employer job market
• Experience in coaching, developing strategic business development plans, developing and implementing programs and events, relationship management and project management is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on influencing skills
• Demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of international job market and cultural differences which influence career success
• Outstanding customer service focus essential and an ability to relate well to the highly diverse and demanding communities of students and businesses
• Strong computer skills; good knowledge of MS Office and an understanding of how to use databases effectively
• Minimum five years full-time, relevant, progressively more senior experience in the industry sector(s) of focus in a recruiting, human resources function and/or a line role where a broad understanding of careers, jobs, the business sector and its competitors was gained
• Tact, discretion, sensitivity to confidential matters
• Able to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders
• Outstanding organizational ability; ability to work independently, to set priorities and work schedules to meet deadlines
• Master's Degree in a related field (e.g. Human Resources) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Certification in HR (CHRP) or Coaching
• Experience in campus recruiting for graduate business students

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Intuitive
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Approachable
• Self-confident

Closing Date: 05/03/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 14 -- $81,000 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,588. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Diane A Hughes
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .