The University of New Brunswick Saint John welcomes applications for the position of Employer Engagement & Opportunity Specialist with the Faculty of Business. This is a one-year term, full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with a salary range of $46,244 - $60,114 per annum.
Reporting to the Director of the MBA Program, the Employer Engagement Specialist is responsible to manage the BCP process from end to end; identifying funding sources, securing high quality BCPs, guiding the placement/matching process, liaising with employers/students, and managing faculty supervisors as required, purposeful relationship building and post BCP employer follow up is expected.
Position Summary:
- Develop and implement a strategic employer engagement and retention strategy.
- Implement an end-to-end monitoring, mapping, and evaluation as part of the retention strategy.
- Engage, acknowledge, and promote employers, students, and outcomes across the broader community.
- Identify, recruit, engage, and retain potential employers.
- Coach, support, and coordinate position development, posting, interviewing and hiring, and follow-up support.
- Develop strategic relationships with government, community organizations, and other relevant agencies.
- Represent the MBA on relevant committees and at community events.
- Develop strategic initiatives to communicate and promote post-graduation employment opportunities.
- Coach and support students through the BCP process.
- Develop and implement an end-to-end continuous student engagement strategy.
- Develop strategic relationships with funding sources, including government and other relevant agencies.
- Collaborate with other internal UNB departments effectively.
- Keep abreast of relevant government programs, policies, and procedures.
- Provide required reporting and data analysis associated with funding sources.
- Develop and propose a yearly budget and operate within an approved budget amount.
- Propose and submit yearly work plan with target outcomes.
- Develop and populate a Strategic CRM database, integrated into a larger Program CRM, for historical tracking of BCP activity, reporting and contact information.
- Collect data strategically and regularly for analysis and reporting for AACSB, program, and planning and evaluation purposes.
- Ensure accurate and timely process mapping related to job functions
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements/Skills:
- Undergraduate Degree in business administration. MBA would be considered an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales with a proven track record of results.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Proven professional network and familiarity with the University Environment and MBA education.
- An aggressive schedule of external engagement (may include travel) is expected.
Closing date for applications is October 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.
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.
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