City : Surrey

Category : 6030-Career Development Centre

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

We are currently seeking a Coordinator, Career Development Services to join our Career Development Centre Team.

The Coordinator, Career Development Services oversees the day-to-day administration of KPU’s comprehensive career development programming strategy, providing resources and opportunities to encourage career exploration, assessment and employment-readiness. The role develops and delivers skills-based workshops and presentations, provides one-on-one guidance, and coordinates major KPU employer-student events. The Coordinator is responsible for leading and advancing career- and volunteer-service operations and functions in collaboration with various external and University stakeholders. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and three years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Career Development Practitioner certification (or equivalent) plus minimum 3 years’ experience working in career development or career education, preferably in a post-secondary institution.
• Minimum two years’ leadership and supervisory experience, including completion of performance evaluations, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience in a student services environment with passion for supporting student learning and the overall student experience.
• Demonstrated experience at an intermediate skills level in computing and internet applications including Windows environment, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email web browser.
• Intermediate skills level and experience maintaining contact management systems. Knowledge of Symplicity preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to quickly build rapport with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide exceptional customer service to, all internal and external stakeholders.
• Strength in oral and written communication, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely, as well as confidence with facilitating workshops and conducting presentations to small and large groups.
• Strong knowledge of career development theory and work search strategies and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of current BC industry and labour market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to coordinate projects and initiatives among various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise initiative while working independently and as part of a team.
•  Must be able to work on multiple campuses, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.
•  Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.