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University of Alberta is hiring a Work Integrated Learning Coordinator. The role supports the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program and other work-integrated learning initiatives for undergraduate and master’s students in the Alberta School of Business. The coordinator is a primary contact for prospective Co-op students, prepares them for work terms, and reports to the Work Integrated Learning Programs Lead.

Highlights

Meet one-on-one with students on career development and recruitment preparation, including resume and cover letter reviews, interview advice, and career planning.
Run Co-op orientation, workshops, and online training modules that build career-ready skills before students start their work terms.
Advise prospective students on Co-op admission requirements and benefits, answer program inquiries, and support promotion and information sessions.
Assess Co-op applications, facilitate the admissions process, and maintain admissions data in Orbis and Campus Solutions.
Schedule and conduct about 100 Co-op site visits per year, assessing each student’s professional performance and recommending improvements during the work term.
Identify problematic work-term situations that need conflict resolution and escalate them to the assigned WIL Officer.
Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and cover the front desk as secondary support alongside the CWIL Programs Support Coordinator.
Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Commerce preferred, or a degree in HR, management, or communication) and 1-2 years of related experience in Cooperative Education, work-integrated learning, or Human Resources.
Proven ability to coach and counsel adult learners on career development, with familiarity with the post-secondary environment and expertise in MS Office and Google Suite.
Hourly pay of $33.65 to $46.12 for a full-time, 35-hour-per-week, one-year hybrid term based at North Campus in Edmonton.

Work Integrated Learning Coordinator Full Description

About the Job

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of one year.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting a wide range of program-specific work-integrated learning activities, including the Cooperative Education Program, for a diverse population of undergraduate and master's students in the Alberta School of Business.

Reporting to the Work Integrated Learning Programs Lead, this position works independently and collaboratively to contribute to the goals of the Business Cooperative Program and other Work Integrated Learning initiatives.

The WIL Coordinator will serve as a primary point of contact for prospective Co-op students, administer the admissions process, prepare students for Co-op work terms through the development of career-ready skills, assist with recruitment activities, and provide support to students and supervisors during the Co-op work term. In addition, the WIL Coordinator will contribute to the expansion of Work Integrated Learning initiatives within the School of Business.

Responsibilities

Work extensively with students in all areas of career development and recruitment preparation during one one-on-one consultation, including resume and cover letter reviews, providing advice on interviews and career planning.
Support Co-op/WIL/Career development initiatives throughout the year, including Co-op orientation and workshops and online training modules.
Advise prospective Co-op students of Co-op admission requirements, benefits of participating in Co-op, and respond to program inquiries.
Assist in co-op program promotion and provide support for information sessions.
Assess Co-op applications for admission and facilitate the admissions process.
Maintain the Co-op application form and student data related to admissions in applicable systems, and provide backup for admissions data management in Orbis and Campus Solutions.
Schedule and conduct approximately 100 Co-op site visits per year. Assess the student’s professional performance and learning, and make recommendations to students to enhance performance and strive for continuous improvement during the work term.
Identify work term situations that may be problematic or require conflict resolution and escalate to the assigned WIL Officer.
Serves as secondary for front desk coverage, alongside the CWIL Programs Support Coordinator.
Participate in Co-op/WIL initiatives throughout the year as they relate to supporting students and program services.
Assist with data collection, data analysis, and preparing reports as needed.
Actively seek opportunities to stay informed of trends in the fields of Co-op and WIL and utilize this knowledge towards continuous improvement of the Co-op program and WIL opportunities.

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree required. Bachelor of Commerce degree preferred; but any degree emphasizing HR, management, communication or other similar program may be considered.
A minimum of 1-2 years of related progressive work experience that demonstrates experience in Cooperative Education/WIL or Human Resources is required.
Familiarity with the post-secondary environment and preferably the University of Alberta.
Knowledge of Business and its various specializations, particularly within the context of careers and employment, is an asset.
Proven ability to provide guidance, mentorship and coaching to adult learners.
Ability to counsel students on their career development.
Apply judgment in complex situations to refer students to appropriate services or units as required.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships and to work collegially with various stakeholders to achieve goals (within and outside of the campus community).
Strong customer service skills and experience balance the competing needs of diverse stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal, including presentation skills) with an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusiveness philosophy.
High degree of attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to manage and resolve conflict, using sound judgment to know when to involve others.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training in administrative and technical skills.
Expertise with MS Office, Google Suite applications, and the ability to utilize technology to increase efficiencies.
Commitment to continued professional development and participation in skills development and lifelong learning to strive for continuous improvement of the program.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Minimal travel may be required.

Position Details

Job Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week

Position Type: Casual (one-year term)

Hourly Rate/Range: $33.65 to $46.12

Grade: 9

Faculty/Department: Business, College of Social Sciences + Humanities

This competition will be used to fill multiple positions.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

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