Closing Date: April 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM

FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science as a separate discipline started at UNB in the Department of Electrical Engineering in 1968. The first Master of Science in Computer Science was awarded in 1970. The Department became a School within the Faculty of Engineering in 1972, and was made a Faculty in 1990. The Faculty has the oldest and the largest co-op program at UNB giving students the opportunity to gain real world experience in addition to pursuing academic excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time| Continuing | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions: Ability to travel.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of Co-op and the Dean, the Co-op Coordinator will coordinate the Faculty of Computer Science Co-op Program and collaborate with Faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students to deliver an effective and transformative program. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Computer Science Co-op Program (Co-op and PEP), and is responsible for the orientation, recruitment, placement, monitoring and site visits of Computer Science Co-op students.

• Establish new employer relationships. Contact employers to promote the FCS Co-op program. Ensure students meet the co-op requirements with regard to university regulations.
• Develop and maintain existing employer relationships to create new positions and increase the number of work terms.
• Conduct an orientation session for new students at the beginning of each semester.
• Provide one-on-one consulting and review application packages for job competitions as well as providing continuous support. Mock interviews.
• Facilitate relevant educational presentations to the student body as part of their job readiness training. Implement innovative ways to develop and grow student related work experience outcomes.
• Attract students to the Co-op program and ensure engagement throughout their degrees by offering on-going training.
• Communicate with students to determine their expectations and deliver on the value proposition of Co-op.
• Maintain records & checklists for student information related to their participations in the Co-op program.
• Organize and track all work term related materials. Conduct back to school interviews for students returning from work terms.
• Explore funding options and incentive programs outside of the regular employee/employer framework to allow students to work for NGOs. Health Authorities, etc.
• Conduct work site visits for all Co-op and PEP students to monitor student progress during work terms.
• Co-organize the faculty's annual Co-op & Career Fair.
• Work with the UNB Office of Experiential Education to increase the number of co-op placements with the framework "FutureReadyNB" which is a collaborative partnership between New Brunswick's universities, public and private sectors and government to provide experiential learning opportunities for New Brunswick university students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary in a related discipline.
• 3 years' related work experience.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in working with students in a post-secondary cooperative or experiential education setting is an asset.
• Must be a self-starter, have excellent organizational skills, be able to multi-task and exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexible work hours, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism with superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to Experiential Learning Management Platforms (Orbis and Desire2Learn) is an asset.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Choose UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PSAC Local 60551: Professional & Technical Staff Union

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.