Co-Op Career Advisor & Industry Partner

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Cooperative Education, Level B

Job Title

Co-op Career Advisor & Industry Partner

Department

Co-op Coordinators II | Engineering Co-op | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$5,468.83 - $7,878.17 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

August 15, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Develops, markets, and promotes the Applied Science Co-op programs to new and existing local, national and international employers, professional associations and other institutions. Coaches, counsels and prepares undergraduate and graduate Co-op students for the workplace.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Manager in the Applied Science Co-op Program. Works in close co-operation with other Co-op Career Advisors & Industry Partners, Faculty members and Department Heads to determine effectiveness of program curriculum in meeting client requirements. Liaises with Departmental Administrators and other University staff as appropriate for program delivery and promotion. Delegates work to Co-op Administrative staff and Technical Staff as needed.

Work Performed

• Evaluates student performance in the work place to ensure they are meeting employer needs and addresses issues as needed
• Reviews courses and programs with employers and faculty in the revision of Co-op programs to meet academic and industry requirements.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on student placement statistics, employer profiles, local, national and international work placements and closure rates on posted positions
• Advises students on technical suitability of work placements to their academic program, the selection of areas of specialization and requirements for their professional designation
• Researches international work permit requirements and directs students to follow all legal and immigration policies required
• Advises employers on requirements and availability of government funding for Applied Science Co-op placements
• Designs and delivers pre-employment training programs and assesses effectiveness of training programs by continually evaluating student preparation for the workplace
• Researches, coordinates, and conducts employer marketing trips, both domestically and internationally
• Surveys, analyses and reports on Applied Science Co-op student employment interests
• Attends and networks at various events, locally and nationally, such as conferences, trade shows, career fairs, and information sessions
• Designs, prepares, and delivers orientation and information sessions for new students (undergraduate and graduate; domestic and international) which outline all of the academic and technical work placement requirements for achieving a Co-op designation on their degree
• Develops and delivers training for international university programs related to the design and delivery of Co-operative Education programs.
• Assesses admissibility and on-going participation of students in the Co-op program as per the Program’s terms and conditions
• Develops academic-related work placements through assessment of technical engineering job requirements, engineering discipline, and academic level of placement
• Participates in Faculty, Departmental and Institutional meetings, committees, and events where required
• Maintain and grow the Applied Science Co-op Database with employer and student records
• Develops and maintains relationships with UBC Applied Science Co-op alumni
• Provides Co-op students with one-on-one and group employment counselling and coaching before, during and after each work term
• Conducts work term site visits to monitor and evaluate the technical requirements of the student placement and the employer environment with respect to working conditions, safety standards, and academic requirements of the position
• Initiates, builds, and maintains new employer relationships for co-op job development
• Maintains involvement in professional associations in the area of engineering and Co-operative Education
• Evaluates and grades student work term reports
• Determines employer requirements and facilitates hiring processes
• Develops and prepares annual discipline-specific strategic marketing and site visit plan
• Researches and identifies potential partners in industry, government agencies and institutions (locally, nationally, and internationally)
• Oversees and manages Co-op program related projects and assignments, where required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Incorrect decisions can affect numbers and quality of student applicants to the program. Failure to adequately assess employers could result in students being placed in inappropriate work environments. Failure to assess and prepare students for appropriate technical work placements could result in loss of credibility of the program with industry. Failure to intervene and resolve student work placement performance problems could result in loss of working relationships between industry and the University. Failure to apply policies and procedures established by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills could result in loss of accreditation and/or financial support.

Supervision Received

Works autonomously under the general direction of the Manager, APSC Co-op in the Applied Science Co-op Program.

Supervision Given

No direct supervision given, but Co-op Career Advisors are authorized to remove students from the work place if Terms and Conditions are not adhered to.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience, or then equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Travel is required. BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to identify and respond to contentious or sensitive issues with discretion.
• Engineering industry related experience, either locally or internationally, is preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively market, promote, and sell products and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering agencies.
• Ability to provide effective and appropriate guidance and counsel (e.g., career counseling).
• Ability to listen actively and attentively, and obtain clarification as required.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, effective, and safe in emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to design and deliver pre-employment training.
• Strong computer (Word, Excel, database management) skills are required.
• Ability to assist in identifying appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and workshops.
• Ability to maintain order and control.
• Some experience having developed and delivered pre-employment training programs is desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical material.
• Ability to approach interactions with an awareness of sensitive issues (e.g., issues concerning specific cultures).
• The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal, marketing/presentation, oral and written communication skills, and organizational planning abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Ability to make thoughtful, informed, and thorough decisions.
• Ability to effectively resolve complaints in a calm, non-confrontational manner, and by exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to effectively deal with difficult people.
• Ability to effectively generate business opportunities.
• Ability to effectively facilitate groups to achieve appropriate outcome.
• Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion.