Co-op Transition Advisor

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Post End Date:

April 21, 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 expected to conclude November 2027.

About the Role:

TheCo-op Transition Advisor plays a pivotal role in enhancing student success by helping develop and implementing comprehensive strategies to improve co-op students’ retention and engagement at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels. TheAdvisoris responsible forcollaborating with various University academic and administrative departmentsandservicesto create a supportive and inclusive environment that encouragestudentprogressionand success through their co-op journey.

TheCo-op Transition Advisorwill:

• Manage the year one (1) internal co-op replenishment strategy including promoting to eligible students, developing and updating admission rubric, assessing eligibility and onboarding new admits for a seamless transition into co-op;

• Provide individualized support to co-op students to ensure they are on track with both their co-op and academic progression and sequence;

• Conduct regular case conferencing with SWAC to review co-op students with special needs and/or accommodations needs;

• Foster partnerships with on campus partners (, Academic Advisor, SWAC, Brock International, Student Affairs, Learning Services) for early intervention and support to co-op students’ success at Brock;

• Identify and provide guidance and support to co-op students facing challenges and barriers, connecting them with appropriate resources and services;

• Act as the lead person for all student recruitment events for Co-op (, OUF, Open Houses, Smart Start, etc.);

• Lead the development of year one (1) co-op student engagement strategy including events, programming, marketing and outreach;

• Oversee the planning and execution of our outreach to incoming co-op students, Co-op Kick-off event, program specific onboarding sessions and co-op celebration events for all currently enrolled co-op students;

• Oversee and supervise the student staff to carry out communication and marketing plans to enhance co-op students’ engagement including regular newsletter and Co-op-on-the-go booth;

• Identify and integrate co-op student success stories and testimonials into communication and marketing collaterals (, websites, social media posts, publications, presentations, etc.);

• Provide regular report on student retention trends, identify at-risk populations to help measure the effectiveness of the retention initiatives;

• Stay current and proficient with various technology platforms such as DB Brock, Sakai, CareerZone and Office 365 suits (, Teams, Planner, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); and

• Manage content creation and update to Co-op website and marketing collaterals focusing on students engagement.

This position may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends for events or operational needs.

KeySkills andExperience:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as Psychology, Communication, or Education;

• Completion of Mental Health and First Aid training;

• Experience with co-op programs and/or academic advising or student affairs

• Knowledge of the Brock University co-op experience andunderstanding of the course calendar, course offerings, program requirements, prerequisites, and course sequencing for co-op programs;

• Knowledge of applicable University rules and regulations, and departmental policies ( University Academic Accommodations for Students with Accessibility needs Policy);

• Proficiency with computers including MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint databases, web applications,BrockDB, and social media platforms/content creation tools ( Instagram,Linkedin, Canva, etc.);

• Patience, empathy, compassion, and understanding with the ability to communicate sensitive informationor feedbacktactfully and diplomatically;

• Excellent customer service orientation with the ability to build credibility quickly and maintain long-term relationships;

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships at all levels of the University and with diverse student populations;

• Strong active listening,communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;

• Proven ability to organize and handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously and independently in a fast-paced environment; and

• Innovative, flexible, and adaptable with a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• A background or experience in counselling or psychology field.

SalaryandTotal Rewards:

• Job GradeK, Salary Scale ($61,286-$99,384);

• Target Hiring Range:$61,286 -$63,000*

• Thisis aFixed term contract positionthatincludes:

• 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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