Student Development Officer (17 Month Term)

Date Posted: 04/11/2025
Req ID: 42500
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Professional Experience Year
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00050098

Description:

About us:

The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. In addition to hosting a wide range of professional development workshops, events and services throughout the year, the ECC team runs a work-integrated learning program to connect engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities. As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide a comfortable transition from academic to professional life.

Your opportunity:

The Engineering Career Centre is an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the general direction of the Director, Student Development & Career Programming, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of preparatory programming for PEY Co-op students. The incumbent will support and advise students to develop key competencies and skills that will support their success in the recruitment process and the workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation.
• Advising and coaching students on work search strategies and skills, interview skills and/or performance, developing career-related goals.
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars.
• Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual’s background.
• Keeping well-informed on the various psychological, personal and informational factors involved in comprehensive career development approaches.
• Liaising with students and faculty to coordinate program activities.
• Keeping well-informed on labour market, occupational and educational trends.
• Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years recent and relevant experience facilitating and presenting workshops.
• Experience coaching and advising individuals on employment or career development strategies.
• Experience in career services and/or campus recruiting.
• Experience in coaching individuals on resume writing and interview techniques.
• Ability to utilize technology, including social media, as an education tool.
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement, confidentiality, initiative, tact and discretion.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills with a service orientation towards students, staff and the public and the proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment.
• Experience or knowledge with engineering job markets.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 04/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.