WIL Initiatives Coordinator

Mount Royal University
January 19, 2025
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Job Title

WIL Initiatives Coordinator

Job Type

Limited Term

Union

MRSA

Position Classification

SAC08 Academic Services VIII

Salary Grade

$60,571.00 - $76,640.00

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

6/30/2026

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About this Position

About the Department of Career Services

Our vision at Career Services is to engage students in transformative experiences beyond the classroom, through work integrated learning and career exploration. We connect industry partners with skilled and motivated students who positively impact our local, national and global community.

We are intentional in our approach and have our mission, vision and guiding principles to direct us in the transformative services we offer.

We believe that no student is left behind and are committed to four objectives to ensure this; growing experiential career development for all students, delivering exceptional value to our partners (internal/ external), increasing graduate employment, and ensuring sustainability through diversification of services and funding.

Career Services is going through its own transformation, and as a high performing team, this will enable us to innovate and build an agile ecosystem that delivers new services and experiences for our students and partners.

About the Role

WIL Initiatives Coordinator is integral to supporting the growth and sustainability of Career Services, with a focus on work-integrated learning initiatives and projects.

The incumbent will support the business unit objectives by being responsible for the development, planning, implementation and on-going delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of WIL programs for students and graduates. This involves being highly collaborative and adept at building, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with the MRU campus community, alumni, and external partners.

This role is passionate about student success and engages directly with students throughout their mentorship experiences from recruitment into the program, to coaching, advising, and supporting students throughout their mentorship and WIL experiences and beyond to career-ready transition.

The coordinator will work with the Specialist, Growth and Innovation to develop engagement goals and measures of success, while maintaining reporting systems to ensure the expectations of stakeholders are achieved.

This is a full-time Limited Term position, ending on June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

Development and Coordination of Mentorship and WIL Initiatives

  • Coordinate the development, planning, implementation and on-going delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of mentorship programming and WIL Initiatives for students
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on development of programs and pursuit of funding to support large scale programs and projects
  • Build relationships and continuously engage with industry and community partners
  • Build, nurture and maintain strong campus community relationships to support WIL initiatives, including the Students' Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU)
  • Provide expert consultation and participate in ongoing experiential learning research, recommended practices review, and national conversations related to mentorship experiences and WIL innovation
  • Student Success

  • Research and pursue funding to support mentorship for students
  • Develop relationships with key employer funding program representatives, maximize matches between employers, funding opportunities and qualified students
  • Grow and deliver mentorship program aimed at increasing student employability and marketability
  • Act as the main point of contact with local, provincial and national stakeholders, providing relevant mentorship opportunities for students
  • Grow, promote and manage MyCareerHub and other tools to maximize matches and meet quotas of student recruitment into mentorship
  • Provide transition support and co-curricular involvement programs, services and activities that positively impact student retention and engagement, and support the successful transition and development of career-ready students
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent with practice of experiential learning
  • Experience with career development for students within post-secondary environment
  • Project and program coordination and on-going delivery
  • Experience and strong understanding of experiential learning
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build, nature and maintain strong relationships
  • Experience with project and program, coordination and on-going delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
  • Change, innovation and continuous improvement mind-set
  • Possess analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Be respectful and inclusive
  • Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail
  • Closing Date: January 19, 2025

    A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number, Document Title.pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

    We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority.

    If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

    About MRU

    Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

    Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

    Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

    What We Offer

    Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

    Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

    Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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