Closing Date: November 4th, 2024 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Collegial, and collaborative, the Faculty of Business includes a commitment to enhance students' understanding of the world in which they live and work. The Faculty's mission clearly identifies student citizenship and community impact as key deliverables for its Staff, Faculty, and Students. Our teaching faculty are subject matter experts, with a commitment to experiential learning and pursuit of applied research that meets the needs of local business, industry, non-profit organizations, and New Brunswick's growth efforts. The Faculty of Business has shown itself to be an innovative leader in program development, with our long-standing Co-op opportunities, and more recently, providing a range of experiential possibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Saint John | On-Campus

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

Salary Range: $22.75 - $28.42 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Co-op & Experiential Learning Assistant PL5 works with the Co-op Program Coordinator to assist in the delivery of the Faculty of Business co-op program to Business and Computer Science students. This position also interfaces with the Office of Experiential Education to bring non-co-op experiential learning opportunities to all students in the Faculty of Business.

• Assist with the delivery of experiential and workplace learning opportunities for co-op students in the Faculty of Business and Department of Computer Science, as well as other affiliated programs as required.
• Assist with the communications of the co-op program and benefits both at UNB and in the community.
• Respond to all requests for co-op program information.
• Assist with the annual intake of new students, such as regular Spring and Fall events.
• Assist with organizing regular professional development activities for co-op students.
• Organize and assist with the initial onboarding of new co-op students in their preparation for their first work terms (resume writing, interviewing, etc.).
• Support co-op students as they progress through their work terms. Monitor current student performance to ensure meets expectations.
• Aid in the coordination of courses when required.
• Gather reports from the co-op program, experiential opportunities, and related courses.
• Assist in the coordination of schedules and guest lecturers from each of the respective area groups.
• Participate in Curriculum Committee meetings, representing Experiential Learning.
• Update and promote the co-op program on the website and social media.
• Assist with student reports for AACSB accreditation and Faculty of Business analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in Business or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Post-secondary institution knowledge would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
• Above average IT acumen and computer skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn internal systems.
• Social media skills for program outreach, promotion, and advertising.

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.

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)
This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is 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 who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.