Student Talent Coach

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Post End Date:

March 17, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

Please note: This is a fixed-term contract with an expected start date in early May 2026, concluding November 2027.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Student Talent Coaching and Engagement, the Student Talent Coachis responsible forsupporting co-op studentsjob search and work-term success through executive-style coaching, persuasion and engagement strategies and advocating for students to the industry. The Student Talent Coachwill share theirexpertisewith co-op students throughout their program by having a thorough understanding of the academic curriculum of over 40 co-op programs, and an extensive working knowledge of labour market trends and skills required by the industry.

TheStudent Talent Coachwill:

• Engage and motivate co-op students effectively through their co-op job search and on job performance that will meet our student co-op employment rate and work term success rate;

• Effectively coach students with their skill development by applying thorough understanding of labour market trends and academic curriculum;

• Conduct critical reflection and labour market analysis to help studentsestablishrealistic expectations of their goals for skill development;

• Continuously assess students’ needs, provide solutions, and track progress;

• Collaborate with the Talent Development Specialist and Talent Partnerships Consultant teams to understand talent profiles, provide feedback, andidentifyimprovements;

• Support studentsencounteringdifficulties with job search process and/or on job performance byestablishingand implementing an action plan;

• Collaborate with Faculty to keep co-op students engaged through the co-op job search process;

• Maintain the student information database for qualitative and quantitative information on students’ skill development and engagement level;

• Participate, represent, and support work-related activities that require attendance outside of normal working hoursfor events, including but not limited to: Ontario Universities Fair – Toronto; Spring Open House – on campus; Fall Open House – on campus; Faculty Events.

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Please note: Travel to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation is an essential component of this position; access to a reliable means of transportation is required.

Key Skills and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Human Resources,Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or Education;

• Relevant experience with co-op/internship programs, sales and marketing, human resources, and/or recruiting, preferably in an educational setting;

• Knowledge of all Brock co-op programs, recruitment, human resources, talent acquisition, on campus recruitment and the hiring cycle;

• Knowledge of industry trends andlabourmarket demand for all co-op programs;

• Solid computer competency including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, social media, and internet search engines;

• Advanced communications skills (verbal, written and interpersonal), including professional public speaking, and a keen ability to “sell”;

• Ability to work with diverse groups, advising, coaching, and strategizing career planningobjectives;

• Ability to coach, mentor, persuade, and motivatestudents with strong social and emotional intelligence;

• Strong critical thinking with the ability toleverageexisting resources to solve problems; and

• Proven ability to organize and handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously and independently.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Valid G-class Driver’sLicense;

• Completion of Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Certificate.

Salaryand Total Rewards:

• Job Grade L, Salary Scale ($66,817- $108,353);

• Target Hiring Range:$66,817 – $68,000*

• This is aFixed-term contract position that includes:

• Health & Dental Benefits:Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Pension Plan:Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.

• Vacation:Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.

• Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid work schedule available.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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