Application Restrictions
For Internal CUPE Applicants Only
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
8/1/2025
Closing Application Date
21/1/2025
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may
continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Ongoing
Anticipated Start Date
28/1/2025
Position End Date (If Applicable)
DUTIES
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Career Services Office, the
Community Engagement Coordinator will serve as liaison between TRU Law and the
greater legal community within Kamloops, BC, and Canada. The Community
Engagement Coordinator will lead the planning, coordination, and successful
execution of career-related events and programs, fostering strong partnerships
with employers, institutions, and students.
This role ensures seamless event logistics, provides strategic oversight of
outreach initiatives, and enhances student and employer engagement through
effective communication, networking, and promotional efforts. By managing
technical, administrative, and financial aspects, this role ensures a
comprehensive career services experience that connects students with valuable
professional opportunities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Engagement Coordinator will:
Manage financial operations, including payment tracking and invoicing, and
oversee general administrative tasks, supporting event staff, work-study
students, and handling event logistics.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, recruiters, and students,
ensuring regular communication and networking opportunities through events
and outreach initiatives.
Offer career-related advice to students, particularly in areas such as
professional etiquette, recruitment procedures, and job application
materials.
Engage with students primarily via email to address individual needs and
support their career development.
Plans and executes training sessions and mock interviews for students,
enhancing their job search, self-marketing and job interviewing skills.
Lead the planning, organization, and execution of major events such as
career fairs, mock interviews, and cross-institutional programs,
coordinating logistics, technical requirements, and communications with
all stakeholders.
Manages promotional materials, newsletters, and student resources,
including managing targeted outreach efforts to increase student and
employer participation.
Oversee data entry, technical support, and platform management for systems
like CARE, collaborating with IT and tracking student and employer
engagement metrics to enhance service offerings.
Facilitate and manage CSO training sessions, student orientations, and
webinars; develop resources to support student preparation, career
navigation, and employer engagement.
REPORTS TO
Executive Director, Career Services
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Education
Post-Secondary Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Experience
Two years related administrative experience, preferably with a law
background and in a post-secondary environment.
Skills & Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work independently, tactfully and discreetly under
pressure, with a diverse range of people from students, faculty and staff
as well as a wide range of external contacts within the legal community.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written,
in a confidential environment.
Advanced computer knowledge with a high level of understanding of
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web management systems.
Ability to deal with all stakeholders with courtesy, discretion and tact;
ability to deal with difficult situations appropriately.
Ability to project manage and coordinate committees.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while managing multiple,
diverse and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain attention to detail in a research and teaching
environment.
Ability to operate related equipment such as photocopiers and audio-visual
equipment.
Ability to prepare reports on a diverse array of matters for internal use
and to submit to external parties.
Ability to track budget and prepare summary financial reports.
Ability to travel, as required.
Pay Band
$76,125.00 - $87,001.00 ( Admin Pay Band BL )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Law -> Faculty of Law
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with
a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome
those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our
faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous,
Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any
sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops
or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited
to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the
interview.
