TRU Trades and Technology Women in Trades Training Office Coordinator develops and implements activities programs and events which provide support networking opportunities and capacity building for female apprentices and alumni. This position will also provide administrative and secretarial support to the department and chairperson by screening visitors and students and providing information and responding to general inquiries; screening incoming communication determining priorities in order to meet the needs and requirements of assigned area; and handling sensitive material.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and implement the TRU RBC Women in Trades Training Program.
Develop and implement training and support to student groups.
Actively participates in all TRU Women in Trades Training events.
Mentor and counsel students on employment skills and academic opportunities.
Provides advice and support to the School of Trades and Technology for attraction recruitment and retention activities.
Coordinates trades related activities and workshops.
Deliver employment workshops to student groups.
Creates and maintains divisional/department social media and web platforms required to engage relevant stakeholders including students alumni employers TRU faculty and staff.
Plans coordinates and liaises with stakeholders on a variety of events projects and social media/advertising campaigns within the strategic goals set out by the division/department.
Assists in the design development and delivery of such events/campaigns via the use of web based tools and print materials.
Actively promote activities through verbal presentations written and electronic means and by liaising with TRU and its external communities.
Monitor budget and expenses.
Submit reports on activities.
REPORTS TO
Manager Industry & Contract Training and Manager Program Delivery
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Two year post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Event Management (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Three years related events experience including: experience with event management workshop facilitation writing communication and promotional materials web page development and design updating information for the web and for social media
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
Ability to plan coordinate and present workshops and verbal presentations
Demonstrated experience in marketing and internal/external communications and social media
Ability to work independently and with a committee
Demonstrated awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures and community
Advanced organizational skills
Proven computer skills including intermediate word processing and familiarity with Word PowerPoint Excel Social Media and web content management systems
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Familiar with trades sector industry groups
Detail and deadline oriented with ability to work both independently and as a team player
Ability to coordinate plan and organize multiple projects
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in close proximity with students and staff in the office and in public settings
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