Closing Date: January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

The Faculty of Engineering consists of five Departments delivering undergraduate as well as graduate programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics. Driven by strong research capabilities, the Faculty of Engineering is proud to be home to leading research that is providing solutions that benefit consumers, patients, industries and the planet.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | One-year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

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

Salary Range: $50,532 - $65,688 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Manager of Student Success and Outreach, the Engineering Outreach Coordinator is responsible for shaping and executing the outreach activities for the Faculty of Engineering. They will enhance student recruitment through a variety of outreach activities with an emphasis on underrepresented groups. In this role, they will manage the outreach and recruitment activities that include Worlds UNBound camps, workshops, and clubs and the development and delivery of a High School outreach program.

• Manage the Worlds UNBound Outreach Program for youth in K-12. Leading a team of 15 + university students in a meaningful summer work experience.
• Provide workshops to increase awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.
• Coordinate on-campus STEM summer camps and clubs providing on-campus experiences for over 460 youth each year.
• Manage outreach camps in rural and remote communities providing hands-on experiences for youth who are unable to access programming and Indigenous outreach programs in First Nations Communities
• Assist the Manager of Student Success and Outreach with fundraising, managing budgets, and recruitment of student staff.
• Lead the planning and execution of engineering-focused programs to promote the Faculty of Engineering in high schools, career fairs, community events, science fairs. open houses, etc.
• Develop and implement a high school outreach program to offer hands-on experiences with high school students on campus through lab exercises, faculty tours, and presentations.
• Develop and deliver presentations on the engineering professions and career options.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering programs/departments, the faculty of engineering, and the recruitment office.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to promote awareness of our engineering initiatives and engage with relevant communities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align outreach efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
• Identify and establish partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate and lead initiatives on and off campus to promote DEI in engineering.
• Collaborate with the Diversity within Engineering student committee on initiatives on and off campus.
• Deploy strategic initiatives related to DEI as assigned by the Manager of Student Success and Outreach.
• Develop and curate engaging content, including articles, blog posts, and social media updates, to showcase our engineering accomplishments.
• Act as a mentor to student engineers, including supervision of student clubs and teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post Secondary Education in Engineering, Science, Education or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.

Additional Strengths

• Eligibility to register as a professional Engineer is considered a strong asset.
• Experience recruiting, training and supervising volunteers is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Previous experience in engineering outreach, community engagement or a related role is considered an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align outreach efforts with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and initiatives from conception to completion.
• Familiarity with engineering trends, technologies, and best practices.

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.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

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