The Career Education Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of UFV’s comprehensive career education programming strategy, coaches and supervises student workers and volunteers, and cultivates relationships with employers and stakeholders.
The incumbent delegates work to CECE office staff, ensures follow-up, and identifies solutions for any issues that might arise. The Coordinator conducts needs assessments, and develops and implements strategies to maximize student and employer engagement. The Coordinator facilitates employer relationships, strengthens connections, and builds new relationships to enhance opportunities for students.
Qualifications
A relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is required; supplemented with courses/training in career development topics.
The successful candidate will have:
Minimum three (3) years’ experience participating in career development activities; ideally in a post-secondary setting.
Completion of a Career Development Practitioner Certification is preferred.
Training in marketing, counselling, teaching and workshop facilitation, curriculum design, and/or project and event management is an asset.
Knowledge of the Centre for Experiential and Career Education, its programs and services.
Experience interacting with students, faculty, employers, and community stakeholders.
Experience in supervising others, managing relationships and working cooperatively with other internal units, employers, and external stakeholders.
Experience in program and event planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, and leading entrepreneurial and revenue-generating activities.
Experience in participating in marketing and external communication strategies, monitoring budgets and making budget-related decisions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Some experience using Terminal 4, FAST, Banner, and
CareerLink is an asset.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires work at multiple campus locations (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope), and working flexible hours including evenings and weekends, access to personal and reliable transportation is required.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the unceded (ancestral) territory of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in S’olh Temexw (Our World; Our Land). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó: lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and our Education Plan. This commitment includes the goal of centring Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC’s top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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