Co-op Program Advisor

Role: Co-op Program Advisor

Reportsto:Co-op Program Director and Director of Programs

Location: Vancouver BC

Compensation: $42500-$44000 per year

Description:

The Co-op Program Advisor will provide co-op advising guidance and workshopsto students in the programs at Greystone College Vancouver (part of ILSCEducation Group). They will act as an important link between program success andstudents co-op placement experience and encourage a positive motivatedproactive and enjoyable office atmosphere that encourages the growth ofstudents and staff and fosters a healthy group dynamic.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Primary role is to provide one-on-one assistance and guidance to daytime and evening students before during and after their co-op term for their successful completion of the work experience portion of program required for graduation. This responsibility includes but is not limited to providing assistance with resume preparation practice interviews job search advice facilitating various orientation sessions and class workshops related to the co-op/volunteer programs.

• Monitoring students co-op placement progress evaluating their success and professional growth through various reporting procedures one-on-onemeetings site visits and communication with employers.
• Resolve issues such as student or employer grievances relating to work
  performance by student or condition of work in accordance with program
  policies and practices.
• Support students to have a better understanding of the Canadian workplaceculture and expectations.
• Communication of any employment/educational/immigration changes in
  regulations or trends that affects the students or the college in general.
• Keep database up-to-date with student information and create sessional
  reports or other statistical reports for the purpose of management review
  performance evaluation sessional review inputs on strategic decision.
• Collaborate with team to ensure clear communication of programs policies to students and other stakeholders within and outside of the company.
• To actively contribute to the positive development of teams knowledge
  skills and training; participate in the ongoing development of the co-op
  programs.
• Assist in organizing bi-annual career fairs.

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications Skills and Attributes:

• University bachelors degree or college diploma with 2 years experience inthe education administrative or human resources industry.

• Ability to work in a busy high-demand work environment with changing
  priorities tight deadlines multi-tasking and adapting to new changes to
  regulations and systems is a requirement. Work location may switch
  between any of the Greystone/ILSC Campuses in Vancouver and work hoursmay be adjusted to meet work demands.
• A high level of tact and professionalism and a strong work ethic are
  required.
• Experience in career advising or student support is a strong asset.
• Developed understanding of current labor market trends workplace
  practices and culture and job hunting strategies.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and ability to facilitategroup meetings and conduct workshops.
• Counselling course/certificate is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and problem solving ability.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook
  Excel and PowerPoint).

Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as participation in the companys RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Compensation: $42500-$44000 per year

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants onlythosewho areshortlistedwill be contacted.

About ILSC ELS Greystone College & Greystone Institute

A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada AustraliaIrelandand India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and careertraining andhas grown to include10incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney MelbourneAdelaideandPerth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS EducationalServices bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.

Ourmission is to provide our global community with transformative learninglivingand work experiences by offering the finest languagecareerand higher education programs.

OurCore Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity& diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion& dignity.

COLLABORATION:Tobuild community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY:Toact responsibly & ethically in everything we do.

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

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