Career Consultant
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, ON
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and teaching excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. Visit rotman.utoronto.ca
Your opportunity:
Central to realizing the School’s vision is the development of quality, high-level external partnerships with corporate sectors to ensure long-term relationships with the top business firms in the world and Canada. The Career Services team provides support to all students across nine program areas to ensure that they are fully supported in their career planning, professional development and job search activities.
The Career Consulting team plays a critical role ensuring that Rotman students are fully supported in their career planning activities such that they realize their career aspirations. As a Career Consultant, you will be responsible for a group of students with whom you will support and coach over the course of their academic program and beyond, in their individual career planning and job search skills development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
- Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
- Advising and coaching students on developing career-related goals
- Developing program components to foster students' individual career development process
- Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
- Identifying and recommending appropriate mentorship opportunities for students
- Tracking program metrics to inform continuous service improvements
- Planning and implementing components of recruitment related projects
CampusEssential Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in a related field (e.g. Human Resources) or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum five years full-time, relevant, progressively more senior experience in the industry sector(s) of focus in a recruiting, human resources function and/or a line role where a broad understanding of careers, jobs, the business sector and its competitors was gained
- Experience in coaching, developing strategic business development plans, developing and implementing programs and events, relationship management and project management is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on influencing skills
- Outstanding organizational ability; ability to work independently, to set priorities and work schedules to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of consulting, coaching, job search skills and presentation skills
- Outstanding customer service focus essential and an ability to relate well to the highly diverse and demanding communities of students and businesses
- Knowledge of international job market and cultural differences which influence career success
- Must have a good understanding of the graduate business student and employer job market
- Tact, discretion, sensitivity to confidential matters
- Able to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders
- Strong computer skills; good knowledge of MS Office and an understanding of how to use databases effectively
Assets (Nonessential):
- Certification in HR (CHRP) or Coaching
- Experience in campus recruiting for graduate business students
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Approachable
- Communicator
- Intuitive
- Proactive
- Resilient
- Self-confident
Department: Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Student Academic Experience
Job Posting: Nov 11, 2019
Job Closing: Nov 20, 2019, 5:59:00 AM
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?
Work where the world comes to think.
Work where the world comes to discover.
Work where the world comes to learn.
Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.
We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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