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Under the direction of the Manager, Graduate Career Services, the Employer Outreach Coordinator works to support all career services activities tied to initiating, growing and stewarding employer relations in service of the Masters' programs (MBA, MBA-CPA, MTEI, MAE, MFIN, MBANS) and the Sobey School of Business. This would include, but not be limited to building and enhancing experiential learning opportunities for our students.
The Employer Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with local, regional, and national employers to increase labor force attachment of our students and recent graduates. The Employer Outreach Coordinator will nurture relationships, determine hiring needs of employers and promote Sobey School of Business via cold calls, strategic marketing campaigns, as well as off-site employer visits. This position will assist with events such as Career Fairs, Corporate Tours and speaker events. They will also oversee tracking of relevant data and the posting of employment opportunities on Career 360.
This position is considered a three (3) year contract position with the University and salary range will be $49,000 - $64,000 annually.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful Employer Outreach Coordinator you will possess completion of post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in business, human resources, marketing/sales or a related field in addition to two (2) years' recent and related experience in recruiting, business development or human resources. You are strategic thinker who is naturally service oriented and enjoys building and nurturing relationships at all levels. You possess exceptional organizational skills and administrative capacity to work in a busy, multidimensional environment. As a bonus, you have the ability to develop, facilitate and lead workshops, meetings and/or training experiences in combination with an exceptional ability to build and maintain a professional network. You further demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities independently and within a team. Skills in effective use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Publisher, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Eventbrite, Career 360, Mailchimp, Qualtrics, Canva and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) and the ability to maintain databases will round out your qualifications in this position.
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
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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Work With Us
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through CareerBeacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or click on "Apply Now" on CareerBeacon.
Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
The position will be posted on 09 June 2021 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on 23 June 2021. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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