Coordinator, Co-operative Education

The Centre for Experiential and Career Education is hiring for two (2) temporary positions of Coordinator Co-operative Education.

The Coordinator Co-operative Education assists in the development delivery and evaluation of activities required for the effective operation and development of the Centre.

The incumbent actively participates in student recruitment and maintains communication with students employers industry associations and others involved in the co-op education process. The incumbent is responsible for co-op student work terms in appropriate training related jobs in industry evaluation of students co-op accomplishments and academic development of co-op education programs. The Coordinator Co-operative Education oversees employer solicitation and relationship development and liaises with various internal and external related groups. The Coordinator develops on and off-campus student work opportunities and raises faculty and student awareness of these opportunities. They provide support to students that extends throughout the students workplace experience and helps to ensure student success and alignment to academic study.

• Bachelors degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; supplemented with courses/training in career development topics.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a service-oriented environment or (3) years experience participating in career development activities; ideally in a postsecondary setting.
• Experience in building effective relationships with students faculty employers and community stakeholders.
• Experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of University missions and processes.
• Good working knowledge of academic programs.
• Good working knowledge of the Co-operative Education program.
• Strong working knowledge of the British Columbia labour market.
• The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing inside and outside of the organization
• The ability to exercise good judgement.
• The ability to solve problems in accordance with institutional policies.
• Ability to exercise care and support to a diverse student body.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office. Some experience using Terminal 4 FAST Banner and Symplicity is an asset.
• The ability to deliver effective presentations and workshops.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and ability to multi-task in a fastpaced 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.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). 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 andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering 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 campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection about the survey may be directed Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given 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.