Coordinator, External Liaison - Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

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Job Summary:The External Liaison Coordinator will embed work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities into academic experiences, and programs and course design across various programs within the College of Arts. This includes engaging in curriculum re-design, by working with faculty in various disciplines.The coordinator will foster relationships with external stakeholders to expand, plan, facilitate, and sustain work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for Arts students, and ensure that academic programs meet the needs of the regional communities that UFV serves.The External Liaison Coordinator will collaborate with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) to promote various opportunities for students including work integrated learning.The position will also assist the Dean and departments/schools in the College of Arts in their liaison with external stakeholders for the purpose of enhancing the College’s programs.The successful candidate:Provides analysis and advice on alignment of curriculum with needs of external stakeholders. This may entail active participation in curriculum renewal work, as requested by Departments and Schools.Coordinates outreach curricular activities; pro-actively identify opportunities and assist with the creation, coordination, and facilitation of work integrated and experiential learning related academic assignments, projects, or events.Liaises with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) on administration of placements and other services that CECE offers.Identifies potential partnerships with community organizations and employers with the goal of securing work-integrated learning placement opportunities for students.Oversees the establishment of External Program Advisory (EPA) Committees across the College of Arts.Identifies partnerships with other post-secondary institutions, in liaison with relevant institutional partners (Vice-Provost, International, Registrar, and Indigenous Affairs, as relevant).Work with the Dean’s office, Departments and Schools to secure external funding, liaising as appropriate with institutional partners (Advancement, REGS, Vice-President External). This may entail assisting with managing and delivering on successful grants.Collaborate with CECE to record, track and report experiential and work integrated learning activity data by Department and School (and, as needed, in alignment with external funding reporting requirements). This may include working with Institutional Research.Maintains webpages and systems, in collaboration with CECE as appropriate.Assist with Arts events that involve external stakeholders, as needed.Assist with special projects, as needed.Advise the Dean on opportunities for stakeholder engagement.Qualifications:Masters-level degree from an accredited program in the Humanities or Social Sciences (Doctorate preferred).Proven success in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external partners.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including website writing, editing and marketing and promotions.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team.A high-level service commitment and flexibility and willingness to assume a variety of assignments.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage competing priority, meet deadlines, stay current and adapt to change.Working knowledge of work-integrated learning curriculum and programming design and implementation.Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships and engage in workplace culture.Committed to demonstrating respect for colleagues at every level by trusting in their abilities and knowledge to perform their roles and earning respect through meeting commitments.Models and demonstrates good communication through active listening and appreciative inquiry and open to providing and receiving timely, constructive feedback.Listens to, encourages, and expresses creative and innovative ideas. Open to experimenting with and improvising new ways of approaching processes, tasks, or problems.Practicum placement experience is preferred.Event planning experience is preferred.Grant writing and/or fundraising experience is preferred.About UFV:The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó: lo Tém: éxw (Stó: lo Land; Stó: lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó: lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BCs top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.Quick Apply

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