Employer Liaison Specialist Job at Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Employer Liaison Specialist
Department/Unit
Sci, Information Tech, Eng Co-op Ed
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S524-22
Employee Group
NSGEU Local 77
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$23.70 - $30.06 per hour ($40,061 - $50,808 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification
C5
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Science, Information Technology, Engineering (SITE) Co-operative Education office at Dalhousie University is responsible for securing and managing quality work term opportunities for over 2000+ students annually in 25 Co-op and work-integrated learning (WIL) programs across the Faculties of Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Architecture and Planning as well as the College of Sustainability. Reporting to the Employer Development Manager, the Employer Liaison Specialist will provide administrative and service support for employers seeking to engage in the program by recruiting and hiring our Co-op/WIL students.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide service and support for employer job posting activity during Co-op/WIL job competitions. Review employer postings to ensure requirements are complete and instructions are clear, following up with employers as required.
- Determine application deadlines that best suit employer and student needs, and release postings in myCareer for student viewing. Process student application packages for employer review.
- Follow-up with employers using prescribed processes to encourage scheduling student interviews. Facilitate interview schedules between employers and students. Maintain record of interviews in the calendar system in order to manage and coordinate room bookings.
- Greet employer representatives on interview days, ensuring interviewers have everything needed for a professional, comfortable and productive interview.
- Support the processing of employment offers and generate work term records in the system of record. Track and follow up with employers regarding job offers. Verify information accompanying offers of employment. Inform employers of recruiting outcomes, including options if preferred candidates are no longer available.
- Work with the Employer Development Team to assist in delivery of employer services and related outreach activities, projects and tasks including support to events. Ensure records are complete and accurate in the co-op platform. Track and execute employer follow up processes.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Business/Office Administrative diploma with approximately one to three years’ related client-facing experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and on-line databases.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills while working with high volumes.
Assets
- Experience in an academic setting or similar environment.
- Experience in a co-op, work-integrated learning or career services environment.
Job Competencies
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
12/14/2022
Close Date
01/06/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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