Career Services Coordinator

Career Services Coordinator

Full Time Support Staff – (12-month contract)

Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning and Transitions, the Career Services Coordinator is responsible for the assessment and exploration of student needs and experiences as it relates to employment and career preparation.

In collaboration with the entire university, Nipissing University Career Centre motivates students and alumni in the pursuit of their ambitions, by educating them about career and life choices, providing resources, and creating awareness of opportunity.

The Career Services Coordinator is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of career development programs for all students and alumni at Nipissing, both on the North Bay Campus and via distance. In addition, this position leads in the provision of group and individual services designed to guide students through all facets of career planning, employment preparation, and the transition to full-time employment and/or advanced levels of study. The Coordinator will work with students, staff, faculty, student organizations, and other student service areas to develop and implement appropriate service levels. The Coordinator has regular reporting responsibilities to the Manager regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the career counselling support through the provision of services including but not limited to providing career counselling support services through tutorials, consultations, seminars, printed and electronic materials, presentations, and job fairs. Programs are aimed at facilitating the transition from a degree to the world of work.

The successful candidate will have a university degree combined with a minimum of two years of experience in career and employment advising, customer service, and/or public relations or a reasonable equivalent. Must have cumulative experience in conducting small group presentations, workshops, and research. Completion of a career and work Counsellor Diploma or career development courses is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will possess a University degree and a completion of a Career and Work Counsellor Diploma or career development courses considered an asset plus two years experience in career and employment and customer service and/or public relations or a reasonable equivalent.

Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From $27.52 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person