Co-op Student Coordinator - Department of Experiential Education - Student Experience Hub
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About the role
The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a motivated, organized, and out-going professional to be the main contact and support to students in the Co-operative Education Program. Reporting to the Director of Experiential Education and a key team member of the broader unit, the Co-op Student Coordinator coordinates workplace readiness professional development and supports co-op student success.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits
- Post Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families
- Professional Development Opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the Co-op Job Development Coordinator, the Co-op Student Coordinator will:
- Proactively promote the UPEI Co-operative Education program to students and ensure there is a clear understanding of the academic requirements and processes of the program as well as the work term expectationsCoordinate the student application, selection, and admission process
- Conduct on-campus promotion of the Co-operative Education program
- Advise and counsel a diverse population of students; respond to student inquiries; engage and support students; work with students to be successful in their job search
- Coordinate, adapt and deliver the professional development modules (COOP 2110, COOP 2120, COOP 3110, and COOP 4110) and ensure that they are regularly evaluated and revised
- Assess and develop professional development course materials and work term assignments in Moodle in accordance with best practices in work-integrated learning, including submitting final grades for the non-credit components
- Maintain the ORBIS database to ensure student data is accurate, current, and kept up to date
- Prepare reports including end of term summary report of student participation in the program
- Coordinate and promote student engagement and recognition events for Co-op, including the annual awards
- Support the work of the Co-op Job Development Coordinator where needed in areas such as job application and interview reviews
- Liaise regularly with the Academic Directors to ensure that students are fulfilling the academic requirements of the program
- Use feedback received from students to support the Co-op Job Development Coordinator in employer recruitment
- Support the expansion of the Co-operative Education Program to new disciplines on campus
- Participate in and support the activities of the broader department, where needed
- Ensure the Co-op program maintains accreditation standards set by CEWIL Canada
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A university degree in a relevant field (eg: Education, Counselling, Humanities); a Co-operative Education designation would be considered an asset
- A minimum of two years in a teaching, coaching, or mentoring role
- Demonstrated interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- An understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural experiences and educational backgrounds
- Experience in managing a database, MS Office Tools, Google applications, and Moodle
- Experience with social media software and networking applications such as Canva, podcasts, LinkedIn and UPEI Connect
- Ability to apply an intercultural lens to student interactions, awareness of work culture in other countries, and experience working in a university environment would be considered an asset
- Experience in the career development field or human resources would be considered an asset
- Familiarity with experiential and work-integrated learning best practices for placements would be an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
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Co-op Student Coordinator - Department of Experiential Education - Student Experience Hub
Top Benefits
About the role
The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a motivated, organized, and out-going professional to be the main contact and support to students in the Co-operative Education Program. Reporting to the Director of Experiential Education and a key team member of the broader unit, the Co-op Student Coordinator coordinates workplace readiness professional development and supports co-op student success.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits
- Post Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families
- Professional Development Opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the Co-op Job Development Coordinator, the Co-op Student Coordinator will:
- Proactively promote the UPEI Co-operative Education program to students and ensure there is a clear understanding of the academic requirements and processes of the program as well as the work term expectationsCoordinate the student application, selection, and admission process
- Conduct on-campus promotion of the Co-operative Education program
- Advise and counsel a diverse population of students; respond to student inquiries; engage and support students; work with students to be successful in their job search
- Coordinate, adapt and deliver the professional development modules (COOP 2110, COOP 2120, COOP 3110, and COOP 4110) and ensure that they are regularly evaluated and revised
- Assess and develop professional development course materials and work term assignments in Moodle in accordance with best practices in work-integrated learning, including submitting final grades for the non-credit components
- Maintain the ORBIS database to ensure student data is accurate, current, and kept up to date
- Prepare reports including end of term summary report of student participation in the program
- Coordinate and promote student engagement and recognition events for Co-op, including the annual awards
- Support the work of the Co-op Job Development Coordinator where needed in areas such as job application and interview reviews
- Liaise regularly with the Academic Directors to ensure that students are fulfilling the academic requirements of the program
- Use feedback received from students to support the Co-op Job Development Coordinator in employer recruitment
- Support the expansion of the Co-operative Education Program to new disciplines on campus
- Participate in and support the activities of the broader department, where needed
- Ensure the Co-op program maintains accreditation standards set by CEWIL Canada
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A university degree in a relevant field (eg: Education, Counselling, Humanities); a Co-operative Education designation would be considered an asset
- A minimum of two years in a teaching, coaching, or mentoring role
- Demonstrated interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- An understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural experiences and educational backgrounds
- Experience in managing a database, MS Office Tools, Google applications, and Moodle
- Experience with social media software and networking applications such as Canva, podcasts, LinkedIn and UPEI Connect
- Ability to apply an intercultural lens to student interactions, awareness of work culture in other countries, and experience working in a university environment would be considered an asset
- Experience in the career development field or human resources would be considered an asset
- Familiarity with experiential and work-integrated learning best practices for placements would be an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.