Saint Mary’s University

Duties as the Co-Curricular Record Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct service to over 1,500 students (prospective, current and alumni) annually by engaging students and recent graduates in Co-Curricular and experiential learning activities.
• Responding to student inquiries and requests from Staff, Faculty, Deans and Manager of Career Services.
• Leading group educational presentations/workshops across campus (RA, LEAP, Athletics, Societies, Volunteers, etc.).
• Informing students of available Co-Curricular opportunities and assisting with application process.
• Advising/training students to reflect on learning to articulate skills to employers, grad schools and scholarship committees.
• Maintaining a database of over 900 Co-Curricular activities accessible by students.
• Verifying student participation with their CCR Validators and manually generating 50-100 CCR's per month.
• Collaborating with and suggesting improvements for the CCR software platform to the Department of ITSS.
• Contributing to social media content on the Career Services Social medial Channels.
• Updating CCR pages on website including the CCR Verified Volunteer Opportunities page and CCR Form on SMUport.
• Generating reports and CCR statistics for Manager of Career Services.
• Planning and coordinating the technical implementation process of a new student engagement platform in cooperation with various departments within Student Services, ITSS and the Registrar's Office.
• Leading a working group through the implementation phase of the new student engagement platform and acting as the key contact for the university with the external provider.
• With the Manager of Career Services to organize, plan and execute a comprehensive operational plan and program that will maximum the new student engagement platform and its connectivity to students, employers, faculty and staff.
• Recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating student staff as well as volunteers during academic and summer months.
• Establishing priorities and goals and delegating projects to student staff and volunteers.
• Keeping track of student staff and volunteers' hours and accomplishments.
• Leading, mentoring and coaching student staff and volunteers on style/delivery of CCR workshops and presentations.
• Collaborating with University departments, Student Societies, SMUSA and faculty members to deliver new engagement opportunities for students at all levels.
• Initiating partnerships with external organizations in Halifax to: 1) recognize students for their contribution in the community; 2) assist new students in attaining directly related, career focused experience.
• Regularly communicating with and surveying employers on their hiring practices of recent graduates, evaluating their responses and educating the employers on the CCR.
• Responsible for the University's and SMUSA's semi-annual SLRA Ceremony.
• Serving as a member of the SLRA Adjudication Committee and establishing selection criteria along with heading the Adjudication Committee Selection Process.
• Planning and overseeing student application process for SLRA twice per year.
• Collaborating with the Writing Centre to conduct Letter of Interest writing workshops and drop-in sessions.

To be the successful Co-Curricular Record Coordinator you will possess and Undergraduate degree combined with one (1) year of directly related experience. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem solving skills; strong oral and written presentation skills; and strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong interpersonal and customer service skills and knowledgeable of current hiring practices and skills sought by employers will round out your qualifications. Experience in leadership development, career development, community engagement volunteerism or experiential learning programs and knowledge of database management, integrated information systems, web development web portals and content management systems will be considered assets.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

Competition Opens: July 16, 2018 Competition Closes: July 27, 2018

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.