Job Description
Overview
Term : 2 years
The Account Manager is responsible for creating a strong employer experience and relationship with the University of Waterloo; specifically, for retaining co-op and graduating jobs with employers, and exploring opportunities for further job development with that existing employer. Working together with Student Advisors, Job Developers and Account Coordinators, the Account Manager creates and executes an account management plan designed to meet the employer’s needs and to have University of Waterloo (UW) become a talent management partner for the employer.
This position works from a home office in Ottawa or the surrounding area. Frequent travel to and within the assigned region is required for this role. Preference will be given to qualified candidates that live closest to where our business requirements are.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a proactive account management plan in partnership with Student Advisors and Account Coordinators to create a strong, ongoing employer relationship and experience :
Ensure employers receive appropriate support in all interactions with CECA :
Ensure information exchange with Student Advisors, and support Student Advisors in interaction with supervisors within employers
Assist Career Advisors and Student Advisors in identifying potential jobs for unemployed students
Ensure a smooth transition of a new employer from business development team when first co-op student is hired :
Qualifications
At least 3 years of progressive experience in sales, relationship / account management roles with increasing levels of responsibility required
Equity Statement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our .
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and / or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
About University of Waterloo
In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada's technology hub, has become one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities with 35,000 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Waterloo, as home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program, embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research and discovery. In the next decade, the university is committed to building a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please visit
Account Manager (East) • Remote (Remote \u Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)