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Co-op Foundations Coordinator

University of Guelph
Guelph, CAN
Intern · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Operations, Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning, the Co-op Foundations Coordinator is responsible for: Instructing and administering the Introduction to Co-operative Education courses (COOP*1100, COOP*1110, COOP*1120), a 12-week online, pass/fail co-op preparation course required for all co-op students. Monitoring course enrolment, tracking student outcomes, and supporting course evaluation, and reporting. Overseeing the recruitment, training, supervision and performance monitoring of student graders. Assessing student learning, assigning grades in accordance with program requirements. Meeting with students enrolled in the course to review course deliverables, provide guidance and feedback on assignments through drop-in and booked appointments. Monitoring and responding to inquiries from students via a shared email inbox. Preparing students for the job search and work term experience through the development and instruction of interactive modules and assignments, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and professional skills. Developing, reviewing, and improving course curriculum, materials, and learning content, ensuring alignment with discipline-specific labour market trends and best practices. Providing career advising for co-op students prior to their first work term. Conducting co-op work term site visits with employers and co-op students to monitor student learning, work performance and the quality of each work experience. Working collaboratively with team members to support program delivery. Contributing to promotional activities, including co-operative education information sessions, recruitment events, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years related experience in co-operative education or experiential education or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificate from a recognized post-graduate program in career development, adult education, instructional design, counselling, or a related discipline is considered an asset. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and student career advising. Knowledge of University of Guelph academic programs, policies and procedures is an asset. Knowledge of work-integrated learning, career development theories, labour market trends, and employment practices. Proficiency with digital learning platforms (e.g., CourseLink/D2L), Microsoft 365 applications, and emerging AI-enabled technologies to support teaching, content development, student engagement, and assessment design. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage high workload volumes and prioritize workflow to fulfill the demands of the position. High level of diplomacy, tact, judgment and professionalism. Experience working with international students, along with demonstrated application of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) principles in advising, teaching, or program delivery, are strong assets. Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10114009 Classification: P&M FT- Band 04 Professional/Managerial Salary Bands The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 10/22/2026 Closing Date: 10/29/2026

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